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Federal farm safety net payments reach record $13.8 billion

Federal farm safety net payments reach record $13.8 billion

Federal farm safety-net payments are expected to reach a record $13.8 billion for the 2025 crop year, reflecting the growing importance of government assistance to American agricultural producers. USDA says payments through the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs will be the largest since Congress established them in the 2014 farm bill. The programs provide financial protection when commodity prices or farm revenues fall below established thresholds. USDA says the...

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Farmers reaching limits of fertilizer efficiency

Farmers reaching limits of fertilizer efficiency

Farmers are being asked to do more with less, especially with fertilizer. With input costs remaining a concern and profit margins already stretched thin, producers are looking for every possible way to save money. But there is a limit to how much you can cut before...

Corn prices rally despite lack of news headlines

Corn prices rally despite lack of news headlines

After a few very busy weeks of market news, this week has been much slower. As a result, the markets haven’t had much to trade on so far. Bill Moore of PRICE Futures Group said both the corn and soybeans have been very oversold. Moore said the markets may be...

Cattle demand remains strong despite tight supplies

Cattle demand remains strong despite tight supplies

Strong consumer demand continues to support the cattle market, even as producers manage historically small herd numbers and tighter supplies. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association said demand remains one of the brightest spots in agriculture today....

New active ingredients face long road to farmers

New active ingredients face long road to farmers

Uncertainty brings problems for everyone in agriculture that is trying to build long-term plans and make long-term decisions. In the case of companies that are trying to bring new active ingredients to market and give farmers new tools to battle weeds, pests, and...

Groups react to the EPA reallocation proposal

Groups react to the EPA reallocation proposal

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to restore 100 percent of renewable fuel volumes waived through small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, a move welcomed by corn and soybean farmers. The proposal would reallocate volumes waived for...

Beef on dairy success brings unexpected market challenges

Beef on dairy success brings unexpected market challenges

The dairy industry is facing an unusual situation. Demand for dairy products remains strong, exports continue to grow, and consumers are increasingly looking for high-protein foods. However, abundant milk supplies are putting pressure on cheese prices. Surprisingly,...

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