USDA announces $1 billion to producers impacted by 2023-24 wildfires, floods

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Farmers and producers impacted by wildfires and flood disasters in 2023 and 2024 are eligible for more than $1 billion in federal assistance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the funding for eligible producers.

Several counties are eligible in North Dakota, including Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Oliver, Sioux and Williams counties.

Producers who don’t live in the eligible areas can also apply, but must provide documents that show they qualify for the assistance.

The deadline to sign up is Oct. 31.

This is the second round of funding for disaster assistance, bringing the total amount to $2 billion.