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A tough budget environment and expected falling crop prices will make it even more challenging to write the next Farm Bill.  Senate Ag Republican Chief Economist John Newton said producers are facing soaring input costs, an unrealistic farm safety net and gloomy Congressional Budget Office crop projections.   “...

Senate Ag members repeatedly stressed the importance of crop insurance and the need to restructure commodity programs in the 2023 Farm Bill during the panel’s latest hearing.   “Crop insurance is the number one risk management tool for producers, but historically, hasn’t been available to some farmers who are most in need of it," said Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow.  "I’m going to conti

As conversations over the 2023 Farm Bill intensify in the coming months, all corners of the farming economy will watch the debate very closely for a variety of reasons.   But, what about the Ag Lending community?   Ed Elfmann Sr. Vice Pre...

“Sign up For ACR PLC sign up for the 2023 crops started on October 17th it runs through March 15th."  And USDA FSA Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow said with various events over the last two years Agriculture Risk coverage and price loss coverage provide needed risk management options.   “We ju...

Producers can now change their 2023 crop year elections and enroll in the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for 2023.  Signup for the two key safety net programs started Monday October 17th and runs through March 15th.   ...

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council Tuesday expressed concern over the Biden administration’s National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA rule. NCBA and PLC said the rule undermines progress made over the last several years when efficient regulatory processes are critical to environmental and economic sustainability. PLC Ex ...

Tuesday, March 15th is an important deadline for producers when it comes to managing their risk. “We encourage them to make their elections and enrollments for our Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2022 crop year, otherwise known as ARC and PLC," said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. "AR ...

Farmers who haven’t signed up for the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for 2022 have until March 15th to sign their contracts. The two safety-net programs provide income support for farmers who experience significant drops in crop prices or revenues. ...

Predicting the health of the Washington farm economy in 2022 looks to be more challenging than a typical year. Washington State University’s Dr. Randy Fortenbery said one of the most notable changes will come in the form of an elimination of government subsidies and payments. The ...

Producers who have yet to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Management or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2022 crop year must do so by March 15th. The USDA programs provide vital income support to farmers experiencing a substantial decline in crop prices or revenues ...