North Dakota Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance Program
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Closed January 21, 2022
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance Program will reimburse producers for a portion of feed transportation expenses.
Enterprises
Eligibility
Who is eligible for this program?
Livestock owners who have feed losses from drought and must purchase feed
Have not received ELAP funding for transportation reimbursement
Must own breeding livestock;
- For the purposes of this program, breeding livestock is defined as; beef and dairy cows, bison, sheep, and goats
Must have a minimum of 25 animal unit equivalents. The Animal Unit Equivalents Guide is adopted from the NRCS National Rangeland and Pasture Handbook
The following will be considered “feed”
Hay or any other forage
- Silage purchased outside of normal operation will be eligible
Grain including distillers and other co-products
- Wheat midds - Beet pulp - Canola meal - Sunflower meal
Soybean hulls
Straw will be eligible
Other feeds and supplements are on case by case basis
What is eligible for assistance?
Transportation costs for purchased feed or feed put up outside of normal operation due to loss of feed incurred between April 8, 2021 and November 30, 2021.
Transportation cost of hauling breeding livestock to feed source
Feed must be used for the purposes of your own livestock operation
Eligibility details
Eligible for reimbursement of a portion of expenses based on loaded mile of purchased feed delivered or feed put up outside normal operations.
Eligible mileage expenses include the following:
Personal mileage – rate will be set at $2.50 per loaded mile
Commercial mileage – rate will be based on total amount charged
- Expense must be per loaded mile basis
Receipts received for pick-up and trailer transportation will be prorated accordingly
- Commercial rates higher than program average will be reduced to average or rejected
Receipts received at other than per mile will be calculated will be based on program average or rejected.
Must have receipts for purchased feed and have transportation costs associated due to the loss of feed supply
Application Instructions
Completed application must include:
A signed IRS W-9 form
Third party verification of feed loss form completed by bank, county extension agent, or veterinarian
All receipts must be included
Producer must agree to terms on the application form
Submit your complete application package online at https://portalapps.nd.gov/ndda/emergency-feed-assistance/
Or complete the paper application and mail to:
Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance Program
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
600 East Boulevard Ave.
Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505
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Details
Deadline
January 21, 2022
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Updated March 22, 2024
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