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An Alternative Look at the 2019-2020 Farm Program Decision
This article analyzes if the history of 2014 farm bill payments can inform 2018 farm bill decisions between ARC-CO (Agriculture…
Is There a Profitable Future for U.S. Rice Prices?
In looking ahead to future rice prices, there are six questions I try to answer. 1. Will President Trump reshape…
February WASDE Provides Little New Input
The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, as is typical, provided little fanfare for grain and soybean…
Two States are Leading a Cover Crop Revival
Lewis Smith farmed about 330 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat near Easton, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He was the…
Strategies for Using ARC-IC
Strategies for evaluating Agricultural Risk Coverage at the Individual level (ARC-IC) are discussed in this article given that 2019 farm…
EPA Faces Decision on Waivers
A recent biofuels industry victory in a federal appeals court could spell the end of the small-refinery exemptions program in…
Is it Hemp or Marijuana? New Scanner Gives Instant Answer
Hemp is technically legal in Texas, but proving that hemp is not marijuana can be a hurdle, requiring testing in a licensed…
Proposed OMB Budget Undermines Farm Safety Net
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released a proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget that includes steep cuts to…
Corn Consumption Showing Improvement
Uncertainties regarding the potential trade deal and coronavirus outbreak remain as negative forces for commodity markets. Corn prices came through…
Overloaded Soils and a Flood of Concern
Extremely wet soils and prospects for at least normal precipitation have the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continuing to raise…