Disaster assistance for crawfish farmers and livestock affected by drought.
This bill expands disaster assistance programs to specifically cover losses in crawfish harvests caused by drought and adverse weather conditions. It mandates the establishment of clear documentation standards for crawfish producers to simplify the claims process. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that livestock forage disaster programs cover all livestock, whether weaned or unweaned, broadening the scope of support for farmers.
Key points
Financial aid for crawfish farmers: Emergency Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) is expanded to include crawfish harvest losses due to drought and adverse weather.
New documentation standards: The Department of Agriculture must establish clear rules for documenting crawfish losses, aiming to streamline and expedite the compensation process.
Expanded livestock support: The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) is clarified to cover all livestock, including unweaned animals, increasing the eligibility for assistance.
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