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Illinois Crop Conditions Sink Despite Fair Weather
Illinois soybean harvest has begun after a relatively calm growing season, weather-wise. Only two of Illinois’ 102 counties received USDA…
Hog Numbers Stagnant Amidst Economic Uncertainties
The U.S. hog herd remains relatively stable, according to a University of Missouri livestock economist. As 2023 inches closer, numbers…
Wheat Gains Slow as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Heats Up
Wheat futures have been gaining rapidly this week as supply concerns due to the Russia-Ukraine war and adverse weather in…
Drought Impacts Mississippi River Levels, Grain Shipping Outlook
Drought in the midwestern states has continued to challenge yield outlooks throughout the season. As farmers are nearing harvest, grain…
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…