Late last week, USDA [announced](https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/29/usda-provide-1-billion-livestock-producers-impacted-drought-or-wildfire-2023-and-2024) it would provide up to $1 billion to livestock producers impacted by drought and wildfires experienced in 2023 and 2024. The money will be distributed through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP), with payments intending to have already begun rolling out as of the end of May. To streamline the process, USDA is leaning on existing data from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program to calculate expected payments. Those who have an approved LFP application on file for either year should automatically receive any anticipated payments, but members are encouraged to click [here](https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/29/usda-provide-1-billion-livestock-producers-impacted-drought-or-wildfire-2023-and-2024) for more information. Staff Contact: Erin Huston, [ehuston@cfbf.com](mailto:ehuston@cfbf.com)

USDA Announces $1 Billion for Emergency Livestock Relief Program

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $1 billion to livestock producers hit by 2023–24 droughts and wildfires through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program. Payments began in late May and are based on existing LFP data. Eligible producers with LFP apps should receive funds automatically, but members are encouraged to click [here](https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/05/29/usda-provide-1-billion-livestock-producers-impacted-drought-or-wildfire-2023-and-2024) for more information.

USDA Announces $1 Billion for Emergency Livestock Relief Program

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