2007 DROUGHT
Partial drought relief from April rains will not be enough
State Extends Deadline for Limited Exemptions for Hay and Feed Haulers Due To Drought Conditions
Hay Relief Program helps ensure the vitality of Southwest Virginia's livestock industry
State Extends Deadline for Limited Exemptions for Hay and Feed Haulers Due To Drought Conditions
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Launches Drought Web Site for Farmers
Governor Kaine Announces
Federal Disaster Designations For 78 Virginia Counties, 34 Cities
~ 15 Counties Previously Received Disaster Designations
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Updated Hay Newsletter Lists Sources Available To Virginia Farmers
Governor Kaine Requests Statewide Drought Disaster Declaration
SBA Loans Available In Virginia Following Secretary Of Agriculture Disaster Declaration
Governor Kaine Announces Federal Drought Disaster Designations for Eight Virginia Counties
State Provides Limited Exemptions For Hay And Feed Haulers Due To Drought Conditions
Governor Kaine Announces Federal Drought Disaster Designations for Seven Virginia Counties
Hay Sources Available To Virginia Farmers
Governor Kaine Announces Statewide Ban on Open Burning Lifted
– Local restrictions may still apply, caution is urged –
Governor Kaine Issues Statewide
Burning Ban
~ Declares Statewide State Of
Emergency ~
Letter to USDA requesting statewide drought
designation
Letter to Virginia Congressional Delegation
encouraging support of direct financial assistance
VDOT Extension for the Hay Waiver
U.S. Drought Outlook February - April 2008
Waiver to Carriers Specifically Transporting Hay and Feed Products within the Commonwealth
Limited Exemption of Hours Worked for Hay and Feed Carriers
VDACS Hay Clearing House - Farmers who need hay and farmers who have hay to sell
USDA Virginia crop/weather report - Statewide crop conditions and harvest progress with comparisons to previous week.
Crop Summary for Week Ending September 2, 2008
Emergency farm loans - Click here for information on emergency loans due to drought conditions
Local offices - Click here for a location where eligible farmers can apply for low-interest loans
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program - FSA's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occurs due to natural disasters.
Ongoing Disaster Assistance Programs for Agricultural Producers - FSA offers farmers and ranchers various types of disaster aid to facilitate recovery from losses caused by drought, flood, freeze, tornadoes, hurricane, and other natural events.
USDA Hay Net Ad Service - electronic Hay Net Ad Service (eHayNet) is an Internet-based service allowing farmers and ranchers to share 'Need Hay' ads and 'Have Hay' ads online.