USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire in 2023 and 2024

The American Relief Act, 2025, provides for $2 billion in emergency relief payments to livestock producers suffering losses due to drought, wildfires, or flooding in calendar years 2023 and 2024. This program is the first of two programs authorized to assist with eligible losses suffered by livestock producers. FSA will announce additional Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance for other losses authorized by the Act, including flooding, later this summer.

Emergency relief payments are automatically issued for producers who have an approved Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) application on file for 2023 and/or 2024.

To learn more visit the ELRP website.