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Inflation Reduction Act Awaits President’s Signature, What it Means for Ag
With the U.S. House passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with a vote of 220 to 207, it now shifts…
Consider Margin Protection for Tighter Returns in 2023
With most farmers predicting they will face higher production costs and lower returns for 2023, it’s important to focus on…
SCO and ECO: Two Emerging Supplemental Coverage Options for Added Peace of Mind
In a recent Farmdoc daily weekly economics study, researchers did a deeper dive into the benefits of two emerging crop…
Concerns Rise Over a Bubble in Farmland Values
Farmland values keep soaring, but is a bubble around the corner? According to three Purdue economists, the answer is “possibly.”…
USDA Announces $2.2 Million Investment to Provide Educational Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is investing more than $2 million to provide education and training to historically underserved farmers,…
More Combines, Fewer Tractor Sales in July
Tractor sales fell last month in both the U.S. and Canada, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Total…
Infographic: PRF Insurance Protects Your Operation When Precipitation is Lacking
ProAg Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance offers protection against forage loss due to the lack of precipitation on acres grown with the…
Consumer Beef Prices to Remain High Amidst Shrinking Cattle Numbers
High beef prices on grocery store shelves will continue to hit consumers’ wallets as shrinking U.S. cattle herds decrease supply.…
DTN Yield Tour Finds Struggling Crops in Nebraska, Iowa
DTN has continued its 2022 Digital Yield tour this week, marking five years of taking an in-depth look at how…
University of Illinois Crop Budgets Show 2023 Farm Profit to Drop 80%
Farmer profit trends are slated to be significantly lower in 2023. How much lower? A staggering 80%, according to the…