AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Shawn Wade
Today’s guest is Shawn Wade, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis with Plains Cotton Growers (PCG) in Lubbock, TX. He talks about the latest USDA projections for the 2023 … Read More
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AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – John Berge
Today’s guest is John Berge is the Acting Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs with the Farm Service Agency at USDA in Washington, DC. Today he talks about his path to … Read More
With ARC-PLC Decision Looming, Farmers Projecting Possible Scenarios
URBANA, IL – Farmers are facing a March 15, 2023, deadline to choose between two safety net programs in the farm bill: ARC-CO (Agriculture Risk Coverage – county version) and … Read More
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Mark Brown
Today’s guest is Mark Brown with Plains Cotton Growers. We talk about weather and potential acres to be planted in 2023, the upcoming ARC/PLC decision (deadline March 15), the annual … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Zach Ducheneaux
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Zach Ducheneaux is the administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Washington, DC, and talks about the Emergency Relief Program (ERP), provides an update … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Zach Ducheneaux
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Zach Ducheneaux is the Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Washington, DC, and talks about current programs aimed at helping farmers and ranchers … Read More
Signup Begins for USDA’s Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, DC – Signup is underway for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through USDA which provides a unique opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners to keep land in … Read More
USDA Rolls Out WHIP+ Replacement Program for Livestock
WASHINGTON, DC – USDA is announcing $670 million in assistance to more than 100,000 livestock producers under the new Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP). In September President Biden signed the … Read More
Agribusiness Report Podcast: Zach Ducheneaux
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Zach Ducheneaux is Administrator for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Washington, DC. The South Dakota native talks about some of the challenges FSA has had … Read More
Farmers Facing March 15th Farm Bill Program Deadline
LUBBOCK, TX – March 15, 2022, is the deadline for farmers to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for their safety net under the 2018 … Read More
OMB Releases Funding for WHIP+, Checks Arriving Soon
After touting a new program approved by Congress to help farmers and ranchers dealing with excessive moisture and drought, the Farm Service Agency has been sitting in neutral without any funds to provide for those approved for losses in the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus.
Looking to Improve: USDA Asking Farmers for Advice
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers, and private forestland owners.
FSA Establishes Call Center to Assist New Customers
With so many different programs and deadlines facing producers this year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency has set up a call center to provide answers and assistance.
FSA Crop Acreage Report Deadline Approaching for Farmers
Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency office before the July 15 deadline.