Articles tagged under: prevent plant
Northern-State Lawmakers Praise Earlier Haying and Grazing
Published June 20, 2019
Northern-state lawmakers welcomed USDA's announcement of an earlier date for haying and grazing of cover crops. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the original date of November 1 was far too late for northern farmers and ranchers. "For example, by…USDA Moves Up Cover Crop Haying and Grazing Date
Published June 20, 2019
USDA's Risk Management Agency has moved up the date for farmers and ranchers to start haying and grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to September 1. The adjustment was made due to this year’s late planting season and forage…Farmers are Considering Cover Crops for PP Acres
Published June 11, 2019
In the case of prevent plant, cover crops are one option farmers are considering for fields left unplanted. NDSU Extension soil health specialist Abbey Wick is receiving questions from area farmers on the topic. Wick says one benefit is weed…NDSU Extension to Host Cover Crop Cafe Talks
Published June 7, 2019
With difficult planting conditions this spring, NDSU Extension is hosting a series of Café Talks on cover crops in prevented planting situations. Farmers can ask Extension specialists about cover crop options based on rotation, soil type, fertility and more. The…MFP Details Coming Soon
Published June 6, 2019
The details of the new Market Facilitation Program will be released within a matter of days. "I believe people deserve an answer sooner rather than later," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Perdue emphasized the goals of the MFP payments differ from…Disaster Aid Challenges Ag Retailers
Published June 4, 2019
The recently passed disaster aid bill will provide relief to those impacted by natural disasters, but it will also harm agricultural retailers. That’s according to a letter sent to the USDA from the Agricultural Retailers Association. ARA CEO Daren Coppock…Uncertainty Continues to Challenge Farmers
Published June 3, 2019
Prevent plant, the Market Facilitation Program 2.0 and the recent E15 announcement were on the agenda as South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson met with farmers Friday afternoon. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Lisa Richardson attended the meeting and…A Prevent Plant Decision is Tough
Published June 3, 2019
Grain traders continue to guess the number of prevented plant acres this year. INTL FCStone market analyst Mark Lucas says the decision to take prevented plant is a tough one. "It's not a good situation either way. I think ultimately…The Weather Market Continues
Published May 29, 2019
The grain markets are all about the weather and will be for another two weeks. Brock Associates market analyst Richard Brock says delayed planting is a big problem, especially in Indiana and Ohio. "There will be many prevent plant acres…