Drought relief provided to livestock producers
Emergency haying, grazing will be permitted beginning today
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Scherrie V. Giamanco recently announced additional drought relief for Illinois’ livestock producers.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack authorized the release of emergency haying and grazing for all Illinois counties for certain practices and acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program beginning today, Aug. 2, outside the primary nesting season for wildlife. This decision was based upon the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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