Crop Share, Fixed Cash Rent or Flexible Cash Lease; How do Profits Compare?
With a host of options to generate land revenue available to farmers and ranchers, an Indiana farm was used in a recent case study to illustrate the net returns of various land leasing arrangements.
Farm Income Forecasts Promising for Producers
Farm sector profits are expected to rise again this year, according to USDA's Economic Research Service Farm Income Forecast Report, continuing the trend of increased farm income since 2016.
USDA, FEMA to Determine Possible Hurricane Ida Disaster Aid
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says staff, including representatives from USDA and FEMA, are on site and assessing damage historic…
China’s Hog, Pork Production to Decline Significantly in 2022
Lower prices and disease outbreaks continue to temper China's hog and pork production.
RMA Will Offer Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in Crop Year 2022
Corn farmers who “split apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for insurance coverage. Beginning in crop year 2022, the…
Drought-Induced Damage Seen in North Central U.S.
The North Central U.S. drought is impacting more than this year's crops. Wildfires, limited surface water in streams, poor water quality, low soil moisture, poor pasture conditions, and damage to ecosystems are just some of the impacts seen throughout the region.
Tighter Hay Supplies, Higher Prices Expected for 2022
Drought conditions, combined with smaller yields and fewer acres mean producers can expect continued tight supplies when it comes to hay and alfalfa.
Survey Finds Increased Corn and Soybean Acres Expected in 2022
A recent study revealed U.S. row crop farmers say they plan to expand corn and soybean acres in the next…
Livestock Haulers Exempt from Hours-of-Service Requirements through End of November
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Tuesday livestock haulers will now be exempt from the hours-of-service (HOS) requirements through the end of November, extending the original exemption granted in March 2020.
Quality Crop of Onions Expected from Idaho and Eastern Oregon Despite Weather Challenges
Unusual heat has plagued the Pacific Northwest this summer, with onion growers in Idaho and eastern Oregon reporting the temperatures hovering around 100 degrees since late June.