TOP AG NEWS
Reconciliation Legislation Provides Better Access to Producers for Farm Safety Net and Crop Insurance Programs
The recently passed reconciliation bill offers welcome updates to U.S. farmers and ranchers while the long-overdue farm bill remains stalled in Congress.
Tight Tassel Wrap Reported in Corn Belt
The latest USDA Crop Progress report rated 74% of the corn crop in good to excellent condition.
Dairy Exports Reach $8.2 Billion While Maintaining a Positive Trade Balance
In the face of growing U.S. agricultural trade deficits, the dairy segment continues to post a net trade surplus.
Nebraska Land Values Decrease 2% While the Rest of the Country Remains Fairly Stable
Despite uncertainty surrounding the ag market, U.S. farmland values have remained “remarkably stable” through mid-2025.
Tar Spot Spreads in the Corn Belt
Higher-than-normal rainfall in the corn belt is increasing disease risk as the corn crop enters the reproductive stage.
Soybean Conditions Improve with 70% Rated Good to Excellent
The latest USDA Crop Progress report shared that soybean conditions improved for the first time in several weeks.
WASDE Report Projects Record Corn Yields and Export Demand
The USDA's July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report predicts record-high corn per acre yields and total production.
The USDA Opens Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for Applications
The USDA has opened the $16 billion Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to assist crop farmers who suffered losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.
Corn Reaches Season-High Condition with 74% Rated Good to Excellent
The USDA Crop Progress report revealed that a season-high 74% of the corn crop was in good to excellent shape as of July 6.
Consider 2025 Crop Insurance Deferral Strategies
Farmers may be eligible to defer recognition of crop insurance payments received in 2025 to the following tax year, depending on specific IRS criteria.