Articles tagged under: Prevented plant
Farmers Seek Cover Crop Seed
Published June 21, 2019
With an okay from the USDA to hay and graze cover crops on prevented plant acres starting September 1, farmers and ranchers are securing cover crop seed. Some farmers and ranchers started planning for this announcement two weeks ago. Now,…USDA Outlines MFP and PP Rules
Published June 11, 2019
Farmers must plant a crop to be eligible for Market Facilitation Program payments. USDA issued a statement on trade assistance and disaster programs, saying USDA has no legal authority to make MFP payments for acreage that is not planted. Farmers…Final Corn Planting Dates Start in Late May
Published May 17, 2019
With many farmers and market analysts talking about prevented planting as an option this spring, final planting dates for corn become important. The final corn planting date for crop insurance in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio is June 5, while…