1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Federal Agricultural Recovery Resources for Drought-Related Losses Updated May 27, 2021 Per the U.S. Drought Monitor, 46.15% of the lower 48 states currently experience some level of drought intensity, including extreme or
2、 exceptional drought in at least two-thirds of Utah (90%), Arizona (87%), North Dakota (77%), Nevada (76%), New Mexico (75%), and California (74%). The U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook indicates that drought is expected to persist through July in nearly all western states. Prolonged drought conditions
3、could lead to production declines relative to prior years levels for row crops, tree crops, specialty crops, and livestock. This Insight provides a short overview of selected agricultural recovery resources related to drought. It is not comprehensive and is not intended to provide up-to-date informa
4、tion on drought conditions or federal assistance beyond those related to agricultural production. Additional CRS resources related to agricultural disaster assistance include CRS Report RS21212, Agricultural Disaster Assistance; CRS Report R42854, Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilit
