WASHINGTON, July 31, 2024 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP), which aims to …
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USDA Announces Changes to Enhanced Coverage Option Insurance Program
by Colter BrownThe USDA announced changes to the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options to additional crops as well …
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ERP Deadline Approaching for Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
by Colter BrownUSDA recently announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm …
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Chris Clayton Blog Sparks Interesting Points on ‘Project 2025’
by Andy SchwabCould Project 2025 derail the farm bill? Or could it possibly accelerate efforts to get a farm bill passed if it looks like former President Donald Trump will win the …
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BOZEMAN, Montana), June 11, 2024 – Agricultural producers in Montana should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after …
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While the House draft farm bill loads up on the farm safety net, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the bill “overpromises” farmers while also forcing a “crack in the coalition” …
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By Jerry Hagstrom, DTN Political Correspondent, and Chris Clayton, DTN Ag Policy Editor WASHINGTON and OMAHA (DTN) — The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee on Friday released a comprehensive …
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Billings Livestock & Public Auction Yards’ Ty Thompson Explains Effects of New EID Rule
by Colter BrownTy Thompson, Cattle Sale Manager for the Billings Livestock Commission and Public Auction Yards offers an explanation on how the new USDA Electronic Identification (EID) rule will affect ranchers who …
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US farmers are expected to produce 1.28 Billion Bushels of winter wheat this year, according to the crop production report released last week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. In …
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U.S. Sheep Experiment Station Announces Collaborative Effort
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, Idaho, has announced the formation of a new collaborative effort called The U.S. Sheep Station Rangeland Collaboratory, which aims to develop a new …