USDA is providing financial assistance to our producers who continue to face market disruptions because of COVID-19 through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, or CFAP 2. If your operation has been directly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, you can apply with your local Farm Service Agency between now and December 11, 2020. 

Eligible commodities include cattle, hogs and sheep. Breeding stock are not eligible, but any female that has not had a baby or male that has not serviced a female are eligible for a payment of $55.00/head. This would include replacement heifers and calves in inventory between April 16, 2020 and September 1, 2020. There is no minimum head count. If you have five head, you can apply. 
Crop ground is also eligible for a payment. The acres must be certified for the 2020 crop year on form FSA-578. If you have not certified, it’s not too late to do so. Crop acres include corn, soybeans, alfalfa and many others. You can find more information here. 

Shantel Daake
Vice President, Loan Officer (NMLS#1550238)