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2020 Peanut Seed Faces Quality Issues
Hot, dry conditions last year hurt the quality of the 2020 peanut seed supply in some cases. As planting season…
2020 Planting Decisions in the Face of COVID-19
Trade conflicts, prevented and late planting, and policy innovations have presented a difficult decision-making environment to farmers over the past…
Farmers Along the Missouri River Optimistic About This Year’s Conditions
Quentin Connealy is enjoying the uneventful weather of late winter. The Tekamah, Nebraska, farmer saw the nearby Missouri River flood…
Ohio’s Barley Business Gets a Big Endorsement
Ohio’s barley growers just landed a key bit of support to help them promote their business. The Federal Crop Insurance…
Guest Workers Could Be Affected by Visa Halt as USDA Details Its Services
The federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic could make it harder for farmers to bring in new H-2A guest…
New USDA Team to Better Serve Beginning Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is standing up a new team of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) staff that…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
While President Donald J. Trump continues to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans…
USDA Stresses Importance of Food Production as Cattlemen’s Group Calls for Direct Aid
While most of corporate America is practicing social distancing and working from home, the cattle industry and other food industries…
Bill to Allow Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres in Future
New bipartisan legislation recently was introduced to ensure that farmers can plant beneficial cover crops without facing crop insurance penalties…
Corn Demand Over the Near Term
The sharp price drops across equity and commodity markets over recent trading sessions indicate investors foresee a drop off in…