Got hemp? A handful of states still working on laws
From the Southeast to New England, the Pacific Northwest to the mid-Atlantic, and most places in between, states are embracing…
Midwest storm disaster assistance available
Farm Aid is partnering with National Farmers Union to distribute emergency relief grants. Farm and ranch families in Illinois, Kansas,…
When and how to deploy working capital now
Plan for farm profits even when margins are tight It almost feels like halftime in a locker room some days…
Why MFP 2019 Will Be A Disappointment For Some
The flow of meaningful information from USDA leadership about MFP 2019 payments has remained painfully slow. Yes, there was the…
Corn Prices Heating Up
Despite the USDA raising 2018-19 marketing year ending stocks for corn in last Thursday’s WASDE report, corn prices moved higher…
More Resilient Flood Control
Midwest Needs Long-Term Plan for Flood Management In the wake of flooding that has inundated the Midwest, people offer different…
The future of CRISPR technology in crops
Nature plants review explores the current state and future of CRISPR technology in crops CRISPR is often thought of as…
Pigs saved per litter surge
Livestock Outlook: Slaughter uptick prompts USDA to revise hog inventory estimates. Even with rising corn prices, pork producers remain optimistic…
USDA now making payments for dairy program
Income-over-feed margin for May triggers fifth payment for 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened enrollment…
Committee passes Family Farmer Relief Act
Would ease the process of reorganizing debt through Chapter 12 bankruptcy rules The House Judiciary Committee recently passed Rep. Antonio…