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Crop Insurance Reminders for Farmers Affected by Recent Weather Events
The recent storm system on August 10 resulted in significant damage to crops across the Midwest, including in Iowa and…
Estimated 6.95 Million Illinois Corn Acres Were in Path of Destructive Storm
Mazon, Illinois, farmer Paul Jeschke already faces a harvest challenge this year when the Illinois River closes to transportation. Add…
Kansas City Fed-Pandemic Adds Pressure to Farm Finances
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to pressure the agricultural economy and weighed on farm finances in the Tenth…
The Fall 2020 Ag Policy Watch List
The following is a condensed version of an AEI Premium article, which includes references to the Ag Forecast Network (AFN) decision- tool. Not…
CFAP Eligibility Expansion a Boon to California Growers
California farmers stand to benefit from the addition of more commodities now covered by the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, say…
Iowa Farmers Face Harvest Challenge
One thing has become clear as crop experts tour the damage left behind by the derecho that ripped through Iowa…
Texas Crop and Weather Report
Hurricane Hanna came and went with little fanfare but left South Texas with almost $400 million in direct and indirect…
As U.S., Chinese Negotiators Plan Phase One Meeting, Trade Remains a Rare Area of Cooperation
Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday that, “U.S. and Chinese negotiators plan to discuss progress of their trade deal in the coming…
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Recent Derecho
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of assistance for agricultural producers in the Midwest affected by…
How the 21st Century Eater is Shaping Food’s Future
Midwest Dairy hosted the third annual Dairy Experience Forum on July 15 by virtually convening more than 400 members from…