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Big U.S. Crop May Offset Concern in Drier Areas

Published Yesterday

The latest drought monitor map continues to show the driest areas of Iowa expanding. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says grain traders think the big crops will offset the dry areas. "We did get some scattered rains across Iowa, but…

A Big Month Ahead for Grain Markets

Published Yesterday

There’s a big month ahead for the grain markets. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says it all starts with Wednesday’s USDA Supply and Demand report as traders monitor the U.S. crop. "This crop report will be…

Requesting a CFAP Sign-Up Extension

Published August 8, 2020

More than 25 agricultural associations are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program sign-up deadline and update the program. The associations say the August 28 deadline may exclude eligible producers from participating and the extra…

Analysts Prepare for August Supply and Demand Report

Published August 8, 2020

The USDA will release its August Supply and Demand report on Wednesday. Allendale President Steve Georgy says market analysts are preparing for the details. "There's some negativity in the markets ahead of the report, with some analysts thinking the USDA…

ND Groups Ask USDA to Adjust Haying and Grazing Deadline

Published August 6, 2020

Eight North Dakota agricultural organizations are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to reconsider a decision to not adjust prevent plant haying and grazing dates. This would relieve pressure for farmers and ranchers holding animals due to a backlog at processing…

Demand for Cheese Declines, Prices Take a Tumble

Published August 6, 2020

Cheese prices nosedived this past week. AgResource Company President Dan Basse says that’s due, in part, to a drop in demand as the USDA Farmers to Family Food Box program winds down. "We're now seeing the dairy markets reflecting less…

Risk Management Agency Defers Interest Accrual Due Date

Published August 5, 2020

The USDA Risk Management Agency is allowing crop insurance providers to extend deadlines for premium and administration fee payments. This allows the providers to defer interest accrual for these payments. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said he hopes…

Lohr Leaves the NRCS

Published August 5, 2020

The chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, Matthew Lohr, is stepping down from the position. The Virginia native and was appointed to the job in December 2018. Lohr plans to return to the family farm full-time.

American Soybean Association Celebrates 100 Years

Published August 4, 2020

The American Soybean Association celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Tuesday. At an in-person event, former leaders reflected on their time in the association and the progress made in agriculture. Current ASA President and Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon considered what would…

AFBF Economist: CFAP Payments Starting to Slow

Published August 4, 2020

The USDA has distributed $6.8 billion to farmers in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program assistance so far. With four weeks left in the sign up, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton said at least 50 percent of the first…

Articles tagged under: USDA

Big U.S. Crop May Offset Concern in Drier Areas

A Big Month Ahead for Grain Markets

Requesting a CFAP Sign-Up Extension

Analysts Prepare for August Supply and Demand Report

ND Groups Ask USDA to Adjust Haying and Grazing Deadline

Demand for Cheese Declines, Prices Take a Tumble

Risk Management Agency Defers Interest Accrual Due Date

Lohr Leaves the NRCS

American Soybean Association Celebrates 100 Years

AFBF Economist: CFAP Payments Starting to Slow

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