USDA ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR 2005 - 2007 LCP AND LIP SIGN-UP
College Station, Texas - May 29, 2008 - John Fuston, State Director of U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Texas, reminds Texas producers they have until July 18, 2008, to enroll in the 2005 - 2007 Livestock Compensation Program (LCP) and Livestock Indemnity program (LIP). Signup began on September 10, 2007, for the two programs that provide aid to livestock producers who suffered eligible livestock or livestock feed losses between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2007 because of natural disaster.
"The deadline to enroll in the 2005 - 2007 Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity Program is rapidly approaching," said Mr. Fuston. "I encourage all eligible producers to enroll soon because sign-up ends on July 18, 2008."
LIP provides payments to eligible livestock owners and contract growers who incurred death of livestock because of natural disaster. LCP provides payments to eligible livestock owners and cash lessees who suffered feed losses or increased feed costs because of natural disaster.
More information about LCP and LIP is available online at: http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. For more information on FSA programs, visit your local
The Smith County FSA office is located at 4209 Republic Drive and can be reached by calling 903-561-2050.
