Rural Money: Calculating Potential Payouts in Stage Two of USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program

PARKER, Colo. (RFD-TV) — Applications are now open for Stage Two of USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. Unlike Stage One, this phase does not include a predetermined or calculated amount of potential payment value for producers, creating uncertainty for many who are preparing to apply.

Farm CPA Paul Neiffer has developed a detailed calculator to help producers navigate the program’s requirements. He joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report to explain how it works.

In his interview with RFD-TV News, Neiffer outlined the calculator’s key features and how it can help farmers determine what they may qualify for under Stage Two. He also shared insight into how prepared local USDA offices are to handle the influx of applications tied to this stage of the program.

Neiffer said producers can obtain a copy of his calculator by emailing him at [email protected]. He said if there are significant changes, he will update viewers on his appearance next week on the Market Day Report.