USDA To Compensate Drought-Stricken Ranchers for Above Normal Costs to Haul Livestock to Forage Assistance also available for feed and water hauling expenses

Due to the persistent drought conditions in the Great Plains and West, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering additional relief through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to help ranchers cover above normal costs of hauling livestock to forage or other grazing acres. This policy enhancement complements previously announced ELAP comp…