USDA announces changes to emergency haying and grazing provisions

From Montana Farm Service Agency

BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced changes for emergency haying and grazing use of acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program.

This includes changes outlined in the 2018 Farm Bill that streamlines the authorization process for farmers and ranchers.

“Drought conditions are tough for our livestock producers, but emergency haying and grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program acres provides temporary relief to these producers,” said Mike Foster, FSA state executive director in Montana. “Thanks to a streamlined aut...