The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for forage losses due to severe drought or …
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Benefits of Early Calving Increasing Due to Late Winter Warming
by Colter BrownOn rangelands of the Western U.S., calving in late winter instead of spring maximizes calf growth (weight) by supplying high-quality forage when its most needed, according to a study by …
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The USDA announced it will support developing additional fertilizer production in the U.S. to address rising costs and spur competition. The agency will make $250 million available this summer through …
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Spring Crop Insurance Price Guarantees Set at Record Levels
by Colter Brown(DTN) – This year’s spring crop insurance guarantees are some of the highest on record, keeping pace with soaring input costs to provide a solid financial backstop in a growing …
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Overshadows USDA Ag Outlook
by Colter BrownLeaders at USDA on Thursday sought to hold a rational, focused discussion on agricultural commodities, trade and farm conditions as commodity prices spiked, equity markets fell, and the world watched …
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Farmers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA Commodity Safety Net Programs
by Colter BrownAgricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15, 2022, to …
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USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Develop Markets for Climate-Smart Commodities
by Colter Brown(DTN) – USDA will spend $1 billion on a series of partnerships to develop and promote “climate-smart commodities” through pilot projects meant to create new markets for agricultural and forestry …
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SPONSORED – Great Falls, MT- Montana Farmers Union is pleased to present the 1st Annual Winter Rendezvous on February 17 @ 6 pm at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. …
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DTN – President Joe Biden will start 2022 highlighting what the White House sees as unfair market practices by the largest meatpackers and detailing plans to diversify the meatpacking industry …
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Cattle Industry Fights for Definitive Labels on Lab-Grown Meat
by Colter BrownThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) related to the labeling of meat or poultry products …
