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Mythbusting New Revenue-Based Disaster Assistance Programs Ahead of June 2 Sign-Up Deadline
The June 2 deadline for USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) new revenue-based disaster and pandemic assistance programs is fast approaching.…
California Produce Season Expected to be At or Above Last Year’s Production
California table grapes, strawberries and cherries seem to be doing well despite extraordinary weather challenges so far in 2023. Table…
Low Cattle Inventory to Continue Amidst Ongoing Drought in Plains States
Widespread cattle liquidation amidst exceptional drought conditions in cattle states has led to increasingly slim cattle numbers even in 2023.…
Missouri Leads U.S. Corn Planting Progress at 58% Planted
According to this week’s USDA Crop Progress Report, every state except North and South Dakota has begun corn planting. Missouri…
5 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Fields this Growing Season
While some farmers have started moving on planting season, most continue to await consistently warm temperatures before firing up the…
Record Minnesota Snowfall Closes Off Mississippi River
Major flood stages are now limiting barge movement for farmers in the Upper Midwest due to record snowfall in Minnesota.…
USDA Announces $2.29 Million in Farm Bill Funding for Foreign Animal Disease Prevention
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a $2.29 million allocation in the next farm bill to…
Agriculture Contributes 46 Million Jobs, $2.6 Trillion to U.S. Economy
The agricultural contributions to the U.S. economy tell a compelling story on the critical nature of the farm and food…
Untreated Early Soybeans at Increased Risk of Sudden Death
Planting early soybeans has been popular among soybean growers for the last few years. However, more goes into the decision…
Farm Interest Rates Highest Since ’07
Despite high commodity prices pointing toward optimistic profit potential, higher interest rates temper the celebration. Interest rates on farm loans…