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USDA assisting flooded farmers and ranchers across the Hill Country

The USDA is on the ground in Kerr County and across the Hill Country to help farmers and ranchers recover from the July flooding.

Agriculture producers in 16 Texas counties have until Sept. 11 to apply for federal assistance.

Jeff Dudensing, a chief of conservation at the USDA, said the federal agency offers a cost share program that reimburses farmers and ranchers for up to 75 or 90% of replacement costs.

There is a limit per individual of up to $500,000 but there are no limits on personal worth to apply.

The USDA is assisting with applications for federal aid at its Farm Service Agency at 2104 Memorial Boulevard in Kerrville.

Applicants can also contact the Kerrville office at 830-896-4911, Ext. 2. Farmers and ranchers can also learn more at usda.gov.