Fergus County Livestock/Forage Disaster Availability

Producers in Fergus County are eligible to apply for 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on small grain, native pasture, improved pasture, annual ryegrass, and forage sorghum.
LFP provides compensation if you suffer grazing losses for covered livestock due to drought on privately owned or cash leased land or fire on federally managed land.
You must complete a CCC-853 and the required supporting documentation no later than March 1, 2027, for 2026 losses.
For additional information about LFP, including eligible livestock and fire criteria, contact the Fergus County USDA Service Center at 406-538-3489