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Farm Bill vs. Reconciliation: A risky tradeoff?
The Farm Bill has already been postponed twice, and as summer approaches, the odds of it getting passed this year are looking slim. Many of the programs within the bill are long overdue for updates—everything from crop insurance to conservation and nutrition programs. While some of these issues are now being addressed through the Reconciliation Bill, that workaround raises concerns. Could shifting critical ag policy into a separate piece of legislation end up sidelining the broader Farm Bill...
Walmart sets goal of becoming regenerative company
Walmart just announced the company is doubling down on addressing the growing climate crisis by targeting zero emissions across the company's global operations by 2040. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are also committing to help protect, manage, or restore at least...
CFAP 2.0 will cover “nearly every Ag producer”
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Friday announced ?up to an additional 14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.? USDA Under Secretary for...
FBN helps farmers lower costs, create transparency
Thousands of farmers are currently taking advantage of the large portfolio of offerings with their Farmers Business Network memberships.FBN continues its mission to create a future of farming that puts farmers first by providing unbiased analytics and creating...
GROWMARK essay contest open until Nov. 6
FFA members in six states have until November 6th to submit an entry to the 28th annual GROWMARK essay contest. The essay contest is sponsored by GROWMARK System and FS member cooperatives in conjunction with state FFA leaders. Karen Jones is youth and young...
Be prepared for an interesting 2020 harvest (Part 2)
When we last heard from Dekalb/Asgrow agronomist John Swalwell, we talked about the challenges that faced Iowa farmers across the board during this growing season. He noted that there is no clear roadmap for how farmers will have to handle the harvest this year....
USDA?S Censky returning to ASA
After serving as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture since 2017, the man who led the American Soybean Association (ASA) for 21 years is returning to familiar territory. Stephen Censky is leaving USDA to return to the helm of the grower group as Chief Executive...
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Stabenow: Trump USDA Picked Winners, Losers in Trade Damage Payments
The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office released a report this week on the implementation of the Department of Agriculture?s Market Facilitation Program in 2018 and 2019. The report shows that payments by USDA significantly overestimated the actual trade...
Bayer?s Grow Ag Leaders scholarship program is accepting applications
Just like in any industry, the future of agriculture depends on cultivating the minds and hearts of the younger generations. One of the ways we push agriculture forward is through sound education and training. However, we all know that a good education does not come...
Opening Market Podcast – Jim McCormick AgMarket.Net 12-22-21
We are halfway through a holiday-shortened trading week. Corn & soybeans are both looking stronger today. Dustin visits with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net to see what he expects over the next few days.
USDA expands partnerships for conservation
The USDA is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to bring in new types of partners and expand opportunities in voluntary conservation. In direct response to feedback from stakeholders, the USDA updated the program?s rule...
Closing Market Podcast 12-21-2021
