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Farm Rescue Planting, Haying, Harvest, Hay Hauling & Livestock Feeding Assistance
Farm Rescue
What you can get
In-kind services at no cost (equipment and volunteer crew supplied) • Not a cash grant. Farm Rescue supplies sponsored equipment and a volunteer crew (usually two to five people) to plant, hay, harvest, haul hay, or feed livestock at no cost to the qualifying family; a farmer's own equipment may be used if necessary. Emergency 'Operation Hay Lift' hay hauling is mobilized after disasters such as the 2026 Nebraska wildfires.
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, Farm and ranch families in Farm Rescue's service states who have experienced a major injury, illness, or natural disaster and need help completing planting, haying, harvest, commodity hauling, or livestock feeding.
- Coverage
- ND, SD, MN, IA, NE, KS, MT, IL, WI, KY, MO
- Deadline & timing
- Rolling and open as of August 2026 - applications reviewed within 24-48 hours of receipt, with approval often within 48 hours of the interview. Fall 2026 harvest assistance applications are being accepted now, including the newly added Missouri service area (harvest support begins fall 2026). Farmers needing 2026 harvest help should apply immediately.
risk management
Last verified Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.