Arkansas farmers could see more relief

Arkansas farmers being squeezed by higher fuel and input prices this year could see more than $150 million in total disaster relief with a second round of Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In announcing the additional Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments April 24, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins also said the deadline to apply for relief will be extended from April 30 to Aug.12.

The SDRP payments go to eligible producers with approved program applications for losses due to natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has already provided $6.7 billion in SDRP payments to eligible producers.