Disaster relief available soon for Lincoln County farmers

Beginning November 14, 2011, agricultural producers in Lincoln County can apply for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program for 2010 crop losses according to Jeff Lust, Farm Service Agency (FSA).

“SURE payments provide financial relief in addition to crop insurance or NAP payments. NAP is the Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and covers crops for which insurance is not available,” said Lust. “SURE differs from most disaster relief programs in that it guarantees revenue instead of just paying for production losses.”

To receive SURE payments, producers must have su...