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October Deadlines Approaching for Three Critical USDA Pandemic Assistance Programs
After the COVID-19 pandemic shocked the food supply chain and disrupted commodity markets, USDA created the Pandemic Assistance for Producers…
USDA RMA Introduces Micro Farm Policy for Farmers Who Sell Locally
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for agricultural producers with small farms…
Longterm Impacts of Heat-Stressed Fruit Remain Unknown
After record heat in June and July for the U.S. Northwest, fruit growers say the impact of the stress on…
Consumer Imports Up, American Exports Down as Port of LA Struggles with Supply Chain Challenges
An increase in containers coming in, and a decrease in exports going out has been the theme for the Port…
Corn and Soybean Harvests Continue Above-Average Pace
A warmer, drier than usual start to the fall season has allowed growers to get in the fields sooner and…
Fertilizer Expert Encourages Growers to Put Anhydrous on Corn Acres this Fall
With continuing spiked fertilizer prices and supply uncertainty for next year’s growing season, experts are weighing in with their recommended…
USDA Announces $100 Million in Loan Guarantees to Support Food Supply Chains
To combat weaknesses in the food supply chain, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced $100 million in funding as part…
Perfect Storm of Pressure Weighs on Dairy Industry
Be it market inflation, sky-high input costs or difficulty finding labor, the pressures the U.S. dairy industry is facing continue…
What Factors to Consider When Determining if You’re Eligible for an Indemnity Payment
As harvest progresses, it’s a good time for farmers to assess their yields as it relates to their crop insurance…
African Swine Fever Vaccine One Step Closer to Fruition
The USDA Agricultural Research Service announced this past Thursday a successful blocking of the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus in…