Articles tagged under: USDA
Perdue: Safety Net Programs May Not Be Enough
Published March 21, 2019
In Nebraska and Iowa, the historic flooding is leaving behind large-scale damage. In a Fox Business Network interview, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said that existing safety net programs may not be enough to cover the damages. "I spoke with the…Nebraska Cattlemen Launch Disaster Relief Fund
Published March 19, 2019
The Nebraska Cattlemen have launched a new disaster relief fund to help cattle producers impacted by the recent winter storm and flooding. In addition, federal disaster assistance resources, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Livestock Assistance Program and Emergency Conservation…Producers Reminded of Livestock Indemnity Program
Published March 18, 2019
Livestock producers in the Northern Plains have endured several storms this winter season. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions can result in death of livestock. Julie Ellingson, North Dakota Stockmen's Association executive vice president, says producers may be eligible for losses…USDA Narrows List for ERS-NIFA Relocation
Published March 13, 2019
As USDA considers the relocation of the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of the Beltway, the list of cities still under consideration has been cut from 136-to-67. Three sites in Minnesota are still being…A Small Increase in 2019 Farm Income Expected
Published March 11, 2019
USDA is projecting a slight increase in 2019 farm income. USDA Deputy Chief Economist Warren Preston says the increase is small. "We look at the checkbook approach: money in versus money out. The net cash farm income is projected at…Focus Shifts to Planting Intentions Report
Published March 8, 2019
Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor John Heinberg says the trade continues to digest the March Supply and Demand report, but it was mostly a non-event. The market will now start to shift its focus to USDA March Planting Intentions report, released…World Grain Stocks Mixed in USDA Report
Published March 8, 2019
USDA lowered global wheat supplies by three million tonnes in Friday’s Supply and Demand report to 270.5 million tonnes. That's down three percent from last year. Global corn production was lowered slightly to 1.4 billion tonnes with Brazil’s production unchanged.…USDA South American Production Estimates Mostly Unchanged
Published March 8, 2019
USDA reports Argentine corn production is at 46 million metric tons, unchanged from one month ago. This is also close to trade expectations. Soybean production is at 55 million metric tons, unchanged from one month ago and slightly below trade…A Bearish March Supply/Demand Report
Published March 8, 2019
In Friday's Supply and Demand report, USDA lowered soybean ending stocks by 10 million bushels. U.S. soybean stocks are now projected at 900 million bushels, with exports remaining unchanged. Soybean crush was raised 10 million bushels to 2.1 million bushels…