To respond to recent natural disasters adversely affecting agricultural producers.

This bill would provide emergency financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and orchardists who suffered significant crop or livestock losses due to natural disasters in 2003 and 2004. To qualify for these payments, producers must have previously enrolled in federal crop insurance or similar programs for non-insurable crops, though some waivers may be available. The bill also limits funding for certain long-term conservation programs over the next decade to help manage the costs of this immediate disaster relief.