ND Drought Causes FSA To Start Damage Assessment

The Farm Service Agency is preparing to launch a formal damage assessment survey on crop losses across North Dakota, which can be a long process.

 

 

 

 

FARGO - The Farm Service Agency is preparing to launch a formal damage assessment survey on crop losses across North Dakota, which can be a long process.

The assessment is the first step in seeking a Federal disaster declaration.

Dale Ihry, with the FSA’s state office in Fargo says they won't have a full picture of the drought's impact until this fall.

The governor requested the USDA to begin the assessment a week ago. A disaster declaration would make federal dollars and other disaster assistance available to farmers and ranchers with crop damage.

The US drought monitor shows more than 50% of North Dakota is experiencing drought conditions.

(KFGO file photo)

 

Don Haney

   

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