Extreme drought

Conditions trigger assistance for producers

Recent rainfall made some puddles around Isabel, but more is needed.
Recent rainfall made some puddles around Isabel, but more is needed.

Extreme drought conditions across the region have triggered federal assistance for farmers and ranchers in several counties, including Dewey, Ziebach and Corson.

The Livestock Forage Disaster Assistance Program (LFP) is designed to provide financial assistance to producers in drought-stricken areas. It is triggered if extreme drought, or D3 conditions, are experienced anywhere in a county. Counties…