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RMA Announces Expansion to PACE Endorsement
USDA today announced that it has expanded its Post-Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) insurance option for corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen…
USDA Announces Grant Program to Increase U.S. Fertilizer Production
A $500 million grant program from the USDA, intended for independent fertilizer suppliers, aims to increase U.S. fertilizer production in…
Tune In Virtually! Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Road Show, October 4 & 6
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) is hosting two opportunities to attend a special virtual presentation covering the ins and outs…
While Farm Income Stays Strong, Question Marks Linger
Farm income appears strong, but the volatility of input prices and commodity prices have farmers on edge. USDA Chief Economist…
Groups Encouraged to Weigh in on New USDA Grant Program
The USDA has requested feedback on a recently announced grant program aimed to improve the resiliency of our food and…
Corn, Soybean Harvest Progresses But Remains Behind Pace
The most recent USDA Crop Progress Report revealed corn and soybean harvests slowly made progress this past week but remain…
USDA Announces $20 Million Aid to Support Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
The USDA and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Tuesday $20 million in funding to assist producers devastated by natural…
More Insight into Farm Youth Mental Health
The mental health of farmers and others involved in agriculture has come to the forefront in recent years. However, a…
White House Set to Host First Conference On Nutrition, Hunger and Health Since Nixon Administration
For the first time since the Nixon administration in 1969, the White House will conduct a White House Conference on…
Lower Beef and Poultry Production Pave the Way for More Pork
USDA’s most recent “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” report revealed lower total red meat and poultry production for 2023.…