Shutdown Work Includes ELRP Sign-Up Extension
November 5, 2025
As the federal government shutdown continues, NMPF continues to serve as a resource to farmers and remains in contact with USDA and other agency staff to make sure dairy farmer needs are met.
At NMPF’s urging, USDA has committed to giving farmers an extended deadline for applying to the Emergency Livestock Relief Program 2023 and 2024 Flood & Wildfire. When the shutdown began, farmers only had about two weeks with a fully operational USDA to submit ELRP applications online or to their local FSA office. USDA has reassured NMPF it plans to extend the ELRP application deadline into mid-November. Interested farmers should contact their local FSA offices to learn more about details on local hours and services and ask them to discuss their ELRP applications.
NMPF staff are also working with USDA to address issues regarding premium payments and payouts under the Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection programs, as well as other matters. Please contact NMPF with any questions or concerns at info@nmpf.org.
