The USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced that signup for the Conservation Reserve Program will begin on December ninth. The signup period ends on February 28th for general CRP, while the signup for continuous CRP […]

  North Dakota farmers still trying to harvest corn and soybeans are being reminded that time is running out to file a notice of loss with their insurance provider and request more time to harvest. […]

  The National Milk Producers Federation announced a settlement agreement that would end a class-action lawsuit concerning the Herd Retirement Program that ended back in 2010. The program was administered through the federation’s Cooperatives Working […]

  Information courtesy of the NFU   Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train […]

  Wisconsin Representative Ron Kind sent a letter of Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue demanding that he have a plan to provide certainty and support for family farms amidst the trade talks with China. Kind points […]

    Grain elevators face significant challenges in the year ahead as they buy basis on corn, soybeans and wheat at the highest levels seen in years, according to a new report. CoBank reports basis […]

  Courtesy of the NCBA   WASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Jennifer Houston today issued the following statement in response to Japan’s final approval of a trade deal that […]

    The federal government this week released banking guidance for the finance industry related to hemp producers. The American Bankers Association says the guidance makes clear that banks are not required to file Suspicious […]

  Market analyst Ed Czerwien with his weekly feeder cattle report.