2020 Crop Insurance Decisions
During the next few weeks, many farm operators will be finalizing their crop insurance decisions for the 2020 crop year.…
U.S. Pork Exports Set Value, Volume Records in 2019
U.S. pork exports finished 2019 on a high note, setting new records for both value and volume, according to statistics…
An Alternative Look at the 2019-2020 Farm Program Decision
This article analyzes if the history of 2014 farm bill payments can inform 2018 farm bill decisions between ARC-CO (Agriculture…
Is There a Profitable Future for U.S. Rice Prices?
In looking ahead to future rice prices, there are six questions I try to answer. 1. Will President Trump reshape…
February WASDE Provides Little New Input
The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, as is typical, provided little fanfare for grain and soybean…
Two States are Leading a Cover Crop Revival
Lewis Smith farmed about 330 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat near Easton, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He was the…
Strategies for Using ARC-IC
Strategies for evaluating Agricultural Risk Coverage at the Individual level (ARC-IC) are discussed in this article given that 2019 farm…
EPA Faces Decision on Waivers
A recent biofuels industry victory in a federal appeals court could spell the end of the small-refinery exemptions program in…
Is it Hemp or Marijuana? New Scanner Gives Instant Answer
Hemp is technically legal in Texas, but proving that hemp is not marijuana can be a hurdle, requiring testing in a licensed…
Proposed OMB Budget Undermines Farm Safety Net
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released a proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget that includes steep cuts to…