Administers Federal USDA and Farm Service Agency programs in Iowa. This includes programs that stabilize farm income, help farmers conserve soil and water resources, provide credit to new and disadvantaged farmers or ranchers, and help farm operations recover from the effects of disaster. Visit the website to find local county offices.

Livestock Mortalities - if curtains on confinement operations fail to operate or if heat is lost for a prolonged period of time, the result could be high numbers of livestock fatalities. Should this occur, producers may need help with carcass disposal or burial. Point of contact: Iowa DNR Spills Division: 515-281-8694.