(Spirit Lake)– Officials with the Farm Services Agency announced today (Thurs.) the state of Iowa has been approved for emergency haying and grazing due to the ongoing drought. Larry Lago of the Dickinson County Farm Services Agency explains what that means for local producers…(click here for comment from Lago.)
Lago expects there will be a lot of interest in the program locally due to the impact the drought is having…(click here for comment from Lago.)
Lago says the option will remain available to producers for the foreseeable future…even if conditions change…(click here for comment from Lago.)
Again, producers must consult with their local Farm Service Agency office to get the necessary approval before any haying or grazing of CRP land can get underway.
