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USDA Begins Issuing Funds to Producers
USDA Begins Issuing Funds to Producers
USDA Begins Issuing Funds to Producers
USDA will issue more than $2.14 billion in payments to eligible agricultural producers and landowners, providing much-needed support through conservation and farm safety-net programs.  Producers should soon receive payments from the Farm Service Agency for their participation in these programs aimed at conserving natural resources and keeping family farms economically viable.  Program...
Newton: Working Up The Farm Bill Will Be Challenging
Newton: Working Up The Farm Bill Will Be Challenging
Newton: Working Up The Farm Bill Will Be Challenging
A tough budget environment and expected falling crop prices will make it even more challenging to write the next Farm Bill.  Senate Ag Republican Chief Economist John Newton said producers are facing soaring input costs, an unrealistic farm safety net and gloomy Congressional Budget Office crop projections.   “...
Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senate Ag members repeatedly stressed the importance of crop insurance and the need to restructure commodity programs in the 2023 Farm Bill during the panel’s latest hearing.   “Crop insurance is the number one risk management tool for producers, but historically, hasn’t been available to some farmers who are most in need of it," said Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow.  "I’m going to conti
What Worries Ag Bankers About the Farm Bill?
What Worries Ag Bankers About the Farm Bill?
What Worries Ag Bankers About the Farm Bill?
As conversations over the 2023 Farm Bill intensify in the coming months, all corners of the farming economy will watch the debate very closely for a variety of reasons.   But, what about the Ag Lending community?   Ed Elfmann Sr. Vice Pre...
NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
NCBA: Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council Tuesday expressed concern over the Biden administration’s National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA rule. NCBA and PLC said the rule undermines progress made over the last several years when efficient regulatory processes are critical to environmental and economic sustainability. PLC Ex ...
Producers Interested In ARC, PLC Must Sign Up This Week
Producers Interested In ARC, PLC Must Sign Up This Week
Producers Interested In ARC, PLC Must Sign Up This Week
Tuesday, March 15th is an important deadline for producers when it comes to managing their risk. “We encourage them to make their elections and enrollments for our Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2022 crop year, otherwise known as ARC and PLC," said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. "AR ...
ARC/PLC Signup Deadline is March 15
ARC/PLC Signup Deadline is March 15
ARC/PLC Signup Deadline is March 15
Farmers who haven’t signed up for the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for 2022 have until March 15th to sign their contracts. The two safety-net programs provide income support for farmers who experience significant drops in crop prices or revenues. ...
Government Payments, Strength Of Dollar, Will Have Direct Impact On Health Of Washington Farm Economy
Government Payments, Strength Of Dollar, Will Have Direct Impact On Health Of Washington Farm Economy
Government Payments, Strength Of Dollar, Will Have Direct Impact On Health Of Washington Farm Economy
Predicting the health of the Washington farm economy in 2022 looks to be more challenging than a typical year. Washington State University’s Dr. Randy Fortenbery said one of the most notable changes will come in the form of an elimination of government subsidies and payments. The ...

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