Drought Monitor Triggers

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

Criteria Available Assistance
D2 for at least 4 weeks during the grazing period 1 monthly payment
D2 for at least 7 out of 8 weeks during the grazing period 2 monthly payments
D3 at any time during the grazing period 3 monthly payments
D3 for at least 4 weeks during the grazing period 4 monthly payments
D4 at any time during the grazing period 4 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 (May 2025) and is for information purposes only; other eligibility requirements or restrictions may apply. Please contact your local FSA agent for more information.