Dear Indiana Soybean & Corn Farmers and Friends:
Your state soybean and corn groups are working with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to spread the word about the importance for ALL farmers affected by flooding and other natural disasters occurring across the state in the last couple of weeks to report livestock, crop and/or equipment losses to their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office as quickly as possible.
Governor Daniels asked the USDA to request expedited assistance for our state’s farmers and quick reporting by farmers will support the Governor’s disaster request.
The agricultural community - farmers, state agencies, commodity groups and agri-businesses - are once again coming together to help one another during this extraordinary weather event. We urge you to forward this note to anyone whose farming operation has been damaged OR anyone who might know a farmer affected. This is one small way we can help ourselves and our neighbors receive the assistance needed to help us through this trying time.
Farmers should contact the Indiana Board of Animal Health for issues related to livestock and poultry (http://www.in.gov/boah or 317-227-0300). If farmers have manure, pesticides or other farm chemicals that have spilled due to flooding, they should contact the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Spill Hotline at 317-233-7745 or 1-888-233-7745.
The farmer-leaders of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, and Indiana Corn Growers Association are discussing ways that our organizations can provide assistance to those farmers impacted by the storms. We'll have more details coming out soon, but we look forward to working with all of you to provide the relief and support that our friends, neighbors, and fellow farmers need at this difficult time.
One thing you can do is to help spread the word. If you know of someone who may be affected by the flooding or last week's tornadoes, please forward this message to them.
Sincerely,
Chris Novak
Executive Director
Indiana Soybean Alliance
Indiana Corn Marketing Council
1-800-735-0195