The U.S. Department of Agriculture had designated Graham and Greenlee Counties as primary natural disaster areas due to drought conditions.
The determinations were made under 7 CFR 759.5(a), based on U.S. Drought Monitor data showing the affected counties experienced either D2 (Severe) drought for eight or more consecutive weeks, or D3 (Extreme) to D4 (Exceptional) drought, during the growing season.
Farmers and ranchers in the affected counties have eight months from the date of their county’s listing to apply. Applicants should contact their local FSA office, which can help them navigate the application and required documentation.
For questions, applicants can also email FPAC.BC.Congressional@usda.gov, referencing disaster designation number 2026N00000369 for the June 29 announcement or 2026N00000419 for Monday’s announcement.
More information can be found here: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/disaster-assistance-program/disaster-designation-information
