The Year in Review

The year in review highlights the main events that took place during

each of the months of 2014 as reported in The Odessa Record. June and

July are provided here, with more to follow over the next few weeks.

June

A recent disaster designation due to drought in Lincoln County prompted

federal disaster relief for local farmers and ranchers.

Farmers and ranchers have eight months from the date of the designation

to apply for emergency loans. The loans are low interest, currently

3.125%, with payment terms of up to 40 years. FSA will consider each

loan application on its own merits, taking into ac...