USDA Announces $700M in Eligible Payments for Food and Farm Workers
With 483 frontline worker deaths and nearly 94,000 infected or exposed to COVID-19, USDA's recently unveiled Food and Farm Relief grant program will provide up to $700M to individuals working on the food supply chain frontlines.
U.S. Corn Crop Conditions Drop, Soybean Conditions Inch Higher
As of Monday, the U.S. corn crop was rated 59% good to excellent, compared to 60% one week ago, according…
Climate, COVID and Disaster Assistance; Secretary Vilsack Addresses Concerns in Recent Town Hall
After six months on the job for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, there's no shortage of issues remaining top-of-mind for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
Significant Crop Insurance Loss Claims Expected for 2021
Between hot temperatures and little moisture, many north central states are expecting an uptick in crop insurance loss claims for…
Crop Share, Fixed Cash Rent or Flexible Cash Lease; How do Profits Compare?
With a host of options to generate land revenue available to farmers and ranchers, an Indiana farm was used in a recent case study to illustrate the net returns of various land leasing arrangements.
Farm Income Forecasts Promising for Producers
Farm sector profits are expected to rise again this year, according to USDA's Economic Research Service Farm Income Forecast Report, continuing the trend of increased farm income since 2016.
USDA, FEMA to Determine Possible Hurricane Ida Disaster Aid
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says staff, including representatives from USDA and FEMA, are on site and assessing damage historic…
China’s Hog, Pork Production to Decline Significantly in 2022
Lower prices and disease outbreaks continue to temper China's hog and pork production.
RMA Will Offer Post Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) in Crop Year 2022
Corn farmers who “split apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for insurance coverage. Beginning in crop year 2022, the…
Drought-Induced Damage Seen in North Central U.S.
The North Central U.S. drought is impacting more than this year's crops. Wildfires, limited surface water in streams, poor water quality, low soil moisture, poor pasture conditions, and damage to ecosystems are just some of the impacts seen throughout the region.