SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Grain storage funds will help South Dakota farmers hit by the May derecho. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it will provide $20 million in cost-share disaster assistance. The funds will help farmers in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Kentucky rebuild storage facilities battered by severe weather. A derecho that swept across a large portion of South Dakota on May 12, with wind speeds reaching more than 90 mph, mangled many grain bins. The USDA said funds will cover 75 percent of eligible expenses associated with building grain storage facilities or purchasing equipment. Impact area maps are available on the USDA website.
