*Published Friday, August 28, 2026*

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture [announced](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/08-10-2026/usda-extends-supplemental-disaster-relief-program-application-deadline) an extension to the application deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, which covers eligible losses for 2023 and 2024. The new deadline to apply is Sept. 30. In addition, farmers can now use a quality loss percentage for crops having a final use that is different from their original intended use. The relief program has gone through a lengthy rollout process, but farmers are encouraged to click above to learn more about their options.

Staff contact: Erin Huston, [ehuston@cfbf.com](mailto:ehuston@cfbf.com).

USDA Extends Disaster Relief Application Deadline, New Flexibilities for 2023 and 2024 Quality Losses

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: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program to Sept. 30 for eligible 2023 and 2024 losses. Added flexibility now exists for certain quality losses for certain crops.

USDA Extends Disaster Relief Application Deadline, New Flexibilities for 2023 and 2024 Quality Losses

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