Logan County E-NEWS

Friday, July 22, 2011                                          Issue# 2 - 17

Logan County Farm Service Agency                Phone: (217) 735-5508 Ext. 2

1650 5th St                                                               Fax      : (217) 732-9916

Lincoln, IL    62656                                                           Hours: M-F, 8:00 am to 4:30 PM

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Topics Covered:

• Livestock Indemnity Program
• Logan County Committee Nominations Needed
• Logan County Fair

 

*Livestock Indemnity Program*

The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to livestock owners and contract growers who experience livestock death losses in excess of *normal mortality due to adverse weather conditions.  To be eligible for LIP, an owner’s livestock must not have been produced for reasons other than commercial use as a part of a farming operation.  This includes wild free roaming animals, or animals used for recreational purposes such as hunting, pets, roping or for show.

The extreme heat that we are experiencing across the state is an eligible cause of death loss.  The requirements for Extreme Heat are if the Temperature Humidity Index (THI) exceeds 84 for at least two consecutive days and the THI does not fall below 75 for two consecutive nights prior to death.

 

Q: What are the normal mortality rates?

A: Each species is assigned a mortality rate according to 1 LDAP exhibit 8:

Kind	Type	Weight Range	Normal Mortality
Beef	Nonadult	Less than 400 lbs	5.0%
		400 lbs or more	5.0%
	Adult	Cow	1.5%
		Bull	1.5%
Buffalo/Beefalo	Nonadult	Less than 400 lbs	5.0%
		400 lbs or more	5.0%
	Adult	Cow	1.5%
		Bull	1.5%
Chickens	Layers/Roasters		2.5%
	Broilers/Pullets		2.5%
	Chicks		5%
Dairy	Nonadult	Less than 400 lbs	5%
		400lbs or more	5%
	Adult	Cow	1.5%
		Bull	1.5%
Ducks	Ducks		6.5%
	Ducklings		10.0%
Geese	Goose		6.5%
	Gosling		10.0%
Goats	Bucks		5.0%
	Nannies		5.0%
	Slaughter Goats/Kids		10.0%
Sheep	Rams		4.0%
	Ewes		4.0%
	Lambs		10.7%
Swine	Sows/Boars	Over 450 lbs.	3.0%
	Sows/Boars/Barrows Gilts	151 to 450 lbs	3.0%
	Lightweight Barrows/Gilts	50 to 150 lbs	3.0%
	Feeder Pigs	Under 50 lbs.	10.0%

 

Q: What paperwork needs to be filled out right now?

A: You must file a Notice of Loss (FSA-576 form) to your local FSA County Office within 30 calendar days of the livestock loss.  This is a vital part of the application process!

 

Q: What do I need to show proof of livestock loss?

A: To complete an application for payment all livestock owners and livestock contract growers must provide the following for evidence:

 

·         Proof of Beginning and Ending Inventory

o   Verifiable inventory evidence examples include: Veterinary records, cancelled check documentation, balance sheets, inventory records used for tax purposes, loan records, bank statements, farm credit balance sheets, property tax records, brand inspection records, sales and purchase receipts, private insurance documents, chattel inspections. 1-LDAP Par. 73H.

·         Proof of Death

o   Verifiable death evidence examples include: rendering truck receipts or certificates. In addition, the participant may provide reliable records in conjunction with verifiable beginning and ending inventory records as proof of death. Reliable records may include: contemporaneous producer records existing at the time of the event, pictures with a date, brand inspection records, dairy herd improvement records, and other similar reliable documents.

*Important: There are no late-filed provisions for LIP

Please give our office a call if you are experiencing livestock losses due to the extreme heat.

LIP Fact Sheet

 

 

*Logan County Committee Nominations needed*

August 1^st is the deadline to submit County Committee nominations to the Logan County FSA office.  Nominees are needed to represent Hurlbut, Elkhart, Mount Pulaski, Laenna, and Lake Fork.  Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others, and organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates.  If you are interested please contact the office before August 1^st!

 

 

   Logan County Fair August 2^nd – 7^th            

The Logan County Fair is just around the corner.  Come out and support all your local 4-H exhibitors!  Click on the link below to see a full listing of scheduled events.

• http://www.logancountyfairil.com/

 

 

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