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USDA Forecasts Highest Net Farm Income Since 2013
UDSA boosted the projected 2021 net farm income by 23% ($22 billion) to $116.8 billion – the highest level seen…
Plan Ahead Now to Take Advantage of Promising 2022 Cattle Markets
As the year draws to a close, cattle consultants reflect on 2021 challenges and what opportunities are ahead in the…
USDA Announces Changes to Strengthen Crop Insurance for Hemp Producers
As a result of direct feedback from producers, USDA announced on Thursday a series of crop insurance policy changes that…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance to Encourage Wider Adoption of Conservation Practices
USDA is updating crop insurance to better meet the needs of U.S. farmers, including organic farmers. The USDA’s Risk Management…
Winter Blueberry Supply Ample as Global Production, Quality Increases
Blueberries are in healthy supply as winter creeps closer, according to California Giant Berry Farms. The international company says Chile…
Ag Groups Partner to Support Investment in Key Lock and Dam for Grain Exports
Several agricultural commodity groups are partnering to offer $1 million to support work needed to enhance and maintain Lock and…
USDA Introduces “Micro Farm” Crop Insurance Policy for Farmers Who Sell Locally
Agricultural producers with small-scale farms who sell locally can now get simplified insurance coverage through a new policy designed for…
Winter Wheat Conditions Hold Steady in Final Crop Progress Report of 2021
After the completion of corn and soybean harvest and in the final crop progress report of the year, winter wheat…
Hours of Service Limit for Truckers Extended Through February
For those hauling certain supplies, including livestock, Hours of Service (HOS) rule limit increases have been extended through the end…
Iowa Groundwater Export Plan Dries Up
An Iowa company seeking to export billions of gallons of groundwater from the Jordan Aquifer to drought-stricken states out west…