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House, Senate Ag Committee Leaders Collaborate in the Interim

Published October 10, 2026

While the House has passed a farm bill, Senate action will have to wait until after the election. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman says the House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are working together in the interim. "The four…
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Dry Bean Scene

Published October 10, 2026

In the Dry Bean Scene, Northarvest Bean Growers Association Executive Director Mitch Coulter talks about the challenges seen in the past growing season and the current conversations with the crop insurance sector. Click here. 
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SDFU Seeks Clarity on Diesel Decision

Published October 9, 2026

South Dakota Farmers Union is calling for a temporary reduction in state fuel taxes as high diesel prices continue to squeeze farmers during harvest. SDFU President Doug Somke says allowing red dyed diesel in highway vehicles does not necessarily eliminate…
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CRP Payments Issued

Published October 9, 2026

USDA is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program payments to farmers and landowners for 2026. The Farm Service Agency accepted nearly one million new acres into Grassland CRP, which allows producers to maintain grazing and haying activities while…
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ARC/PLC Payments at Record Level

Published October 9, 2026

USDA says farmers will receive a record $13.8 billion in ARC and PLC payments for the 2025 crop year. That's the largest payout since the programs began in 2014. Sixteen crops qualify for PLC payments, including corn, soybeans, wheat and…
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Farm Equipment Business Under Scrutiny

Published October 9, 2026

USDA and the Federal Trade Commission are looking into possible unfair business practices in the farm equipment industry. The agencies want to know whether equipment makers are limiting competition among dealers and repair shops. The announcement sent equipment stocks lower.
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