Articles tagged under: farm bill
Rural Perspectives: Episode Five
Published December 28, 2018
The Red River Farm Network has teamed up with AgCountry Farm Credit Services in a podcast series called Rural Perspectives. One change in the 2018 Farm Bill allows farmers to make annual elections for ARC and PLC payments. In episode…More Protection for Dairy Farmers
Published December 28, 2018
With the new farm bill, the Margin Protection Program is being replaced by Dairy Margin Coverage. Premium levels are reduced and coverage levels increase to $9.50 per hundredweight. There are also discounts for consistent use of the program. University of…The Farm Bill Brings Assurance for Agriculture
Published December 21, 2018
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal attended Thursday's farm bill signing ceremony. Moving into a New Year, the Volga, South Dakota farmer and rancher says the new bill provides much needed assurance for agriculture. "That's important as we…President Trump Signs the Farm Bill
Published December 21, 2018
Farm state lawmakers crowded the stage in the White House South Court Auditorium Thursday, waiting for the arrival of President Donald Trump. Suddenly, the theme of the 1970s television show Green Acres was heard on the speakers. Minutes before, Trump…A Better Farm Bill
Published December 20, 2018
In reviewing the farm bill, Texas A&M University Extension Economist Dr. Joe Outlaw says the new bill is positive for agriculture. "While this new bill doesn't have any dramatic changes, it takes the existing programs and makes them as good as…An Improved Dairy Safety Net
Published December 20, 2018
Dairy farmers will receive an improved safety net in the new farm bill. The Margin Protection Program will be rebranded as the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. "The coverage levels become even higher, and the premium rate structure becomes more favorable…Farm Bill Progress Easing Minds in Farm Country
Published December 14, 2018
Local farmers, like Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Steve Lacey, are happy for the farm bill progress. "We were all hoping lawmakers would get a farm bill done on time (by September 30), but they didn't. Just like harvest around…Dry Bean Scene
Published December 14, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. This week, both the Senate and House passed the farm bill. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the new bill early next week.…Farm Bill Passes the House
Published December 13, 2018
Wednesday afternoon, the House passed the farm bill with a vote of 369 to 47, the largest margin victory on record. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway says President Trump will sign the bill. "It's a good bill," says Conaway.…