MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering assistance to South Dakota farmers and livestock producers affected by recent winter storm damage.

Producers who experienced losses are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center to report impacts. Officials say reporting damage is a key first step in accessing available support programs.

The USDA provides a range of resources, including financial assistance to help restore damaged land and recover from storm-related losses. Additional programs may also be available to assist livestock producers and crop operations affected by severe weather.

Farmers seeking more information about available services and recovery options can visit Farmers.gov for details.

USDA officials say timely reporting and outreach can help ensure producers receive the support needed to recover and continue operations following winter weather impacts.