Oklahoma: Disaster assistance available for livestock producers

Francie Tolle, executive director of the Oklahoma Farm Service Agency, issued a reminder to livestock producers throughout the state that FSA programs may be available to assist them. Many are dealing with harsh winter weather, which is causing serious harm to livestock and forage due to heavy snow, ice and extremely cold temperatures.

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