USDA is issuing the final installment of Emergency Relief Program (ERP) payments to producers who incurred natural disaster losses in 2020 and 2021.
The department began issuing $306 million to eligible commodity and specialty crop producers in early February.
“With remaining funds after initial factoring, USDA was able to put additional money back in the hands of the producers as we strive for the most fair and equitable distribution of available funds to as many producers as possible,” said Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.
Recipients of the additional payment were limited to those who received ERP Phase One payments. Initial payments were subject to a 75% payment factor but were increased to 78.5%. there will be no additional payments issues to the producers for 2020 and 2021 losses.
