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RMA Allows Sunflower Enterprise Units by Type

Published December 1, 2021

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency will allow sunflower enterprise and optional units to be insured by type under the sunflower crop insurance system. In a statement, the National Sunflower Association said this will strengthen coverage options and make crop insurance…
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Rural Broadband Grants Available from USDA

Published November 24, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking applications for grants and loans to help rural areas get high speed internet. There’s $1.5 billion available in the USDA’s ReConnect Program. Those applying must commit to building facilities capable of providing broadband…
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Local Meat Processors Receive USDA Grants

Published November 24, 2021

More than 200 projects received a combined total of $90.2 million from the USDA to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for local and regional food businesses. Included is a $200,000 grant to Bruders' Butcher in Breckinridge, Minnesota for upgrades…
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Vilsack: Expanded Farm Bill Baseline a Benefit of Build Back Better

Published November 24, 2021

The Build Back Better plan includes funding for conservation programs. "The bill basically provides for a level of conservation investment we've never seen in the country's history," says Tom Vilsack, secretary, USDA. "It's so large that we anticipate when it's…
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USDA Team Slowly Coming Together

Published November 22, 2021

The Senate confirmed USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie last week. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters the USDA team is coming together, but more confirmations are needed. "We're excited about the team we've put together at USDA. Under Secretary Torres…
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U.S. Corn Yields May Show More Decline in Future Reports

Published November 11, 2021

The USDA lowered the average soybean yield and raised the corn yield in the November Supply and Demand report. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo expects corn yields to come down in future reports. "Five states including Michigan,…
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International ‘Shenanigans’ Hurt Trade

Published November 11, 2021

Former USDA Undersecretary of Trade Ted McKinney says international trade for U.S. agriculture is alive and well. The pandemic disrupted export activity. McKinney said trade is influenced by what he calls "international shenanigans." An example is the empty containers leaving…
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November USDA Report Full of Surprises

Published November 10, 2021

Clayton Pope Commodities owner and market analyst Clayton Pope is amazed to see the USDA reduce the U.S. soybean yield forecast in the November report. "It was incredulous in October when the USDA shocked everyone by raising the soybean yields…
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