STILLWATER – Dr. Amy Hagerman, Oklahoma State University associate professor of agricultural economics, recently spoke to Oklahoma Farm Report’s KC Shepard about Farm Service Agency programs to help producers who have been affected by the recent wildfires in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
“There are still some flareups happening out there and we have got some conditions happening this weekend that we need to be very careful of,” Hagerman said.
As producers return to their properties, Hagerman said documentation should be of top priority for those wanting to take advantage of these programs.
“If you have dead livestock, it is making sure we get some documentation of that and documentation to apply for the Livestock Indemnity Program, which pays for those excess losses that you experience due to a disaster event,” Hagerman said. “These wildfires certainly qualify as a disaster event.”
Aside from livestock, Hagerman said producers should account for repairs that will need to be completed on their property, such as fences, equipment and buildings.
Producers should contact their local FSA office to see if the y qualify for aid.