Drought Monitor Triggers

The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFDP) looks at four different triggers based on the Drought Monitor data at the county level. These include:

Criteria Available Assistance (2014 Criteria) Available Assistance (2008 Criteria)
D2 for at least 8 weeks during the grazing period 1 monthly payment 1 monthly payment
D3 at any time during the grazing period 3 monthly payments 2 monthly payments
D3 for at least 4 weeks during the grazing period 4 monthly payments 3 monthly payments
D4 at any time during the grazing period 4 monthly payments 3 monthly payments
D4 for at least 4 weeks during the grazing period 5 monthly payments ---

Note that meeting any one Drought Monitor criteria does not automatically enroll you in the LFDP program. You must still complete all required materials as required by the FSA.

The information in this section has been taken from the Disaster Assistance LFP - Livestock Disaster Program fact sheet (April 2022) and is for information purposes only; other eligibility requirements or restrictions may apply. Please contact your local FSA agent for more information.