COLUMBUS - Farmers who cited losses from natural disasters or weather-related problems can apply for federal aid - but the deadline is Friday. <br>
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Crop Disaster and Quality Loss programs offer compensation to farmers - combined total payments issued for both programs are limited to $80,000 per person. <br>
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The Crop Disaster Program is available to producers who suffered crop losses in the 2000 crop year due to natural disasters. Producers are eligible for compensation for losses directly attributable to adverse weather and related conditions. <br>
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The Quality Loss Program compensates producers who suffered at least a 20 percent loss in the quality of their crop due to weather-related disasters during the 2000 crop year.
