TOP AG NEWS
Dust, Wind Rips through South Dakota and Minnesota
Another series of destructive storms, including derecho-like conditions, ripped through the Upper Midwest this past Thursday, blasting 100-plus mph winds…
Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) Changes
The following revisions are applicable for the 2023 and succeeding crop years for the DRP plan of insurance: Allow sales…
Whole-Farm Protection Insurance Program Underused, RMA Continues to Look at Enhancements
“I have listened to feedback from agents and producers alike that some of the reporting requirements for Whole Farm are…
ProAg Employees Support Local Schools and Youth Organizations
Many ProAg employees chose to support their local school or youth organization, taking advantage of the ProAg Cares program, which…
2023 Farm Bill Must Account for Disaster Assistance, Inflation, Climate
The 2023 Farm Bill could look quite different from the last two, according to Senate Agriculture Committee members at a…
USDA Disaster Aid Details to be Released Soon
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said details of a $9.25 billion disaster aid program should be announced in the next…
Biden Administration Proposes Crop Production Incentives as part of $33B Incentive Package
Two proposals included in the Biden Administration’s $33 billion spending package aim to boost U.S. food crop production amidst increasing…
Record-High Diesel Prices Add to Farm Inflation Concerns
Record-high diesel prices, coupled with expensive inputs, have furrowed most producers’ brows this spring. And now, to make matters worse,…
California Senators Plead with Shipping Carriers to Move Perishable Products
California agriculture lost more than $2 billion in exports as a result of shipping delays between May and September of…
Northern Plains Struggle with Unusually Cold, Wet Spring; Planting Progress Lags Significantly
The slow and cold spring planting season continues, particularly for those in the northern Plains. Recently, final dates for crop…