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Diesel aid could drive farm payments to record levels

Diesel aid could drive farm payments to record levels

USDA’s new Harvest Fuel Relief Program could push government payments to farmers to a record $55.4 billion in 2026. According to Progressive Farmer, that’s if the estimated $8 billion in diesel assistance is distributed before year’s end. That would surpass the previous high of $45.6 billion in 2020 and account for nearly one-third of USDA’s projected 2026 net farm income. The program comes as farmers face elevated fuel and fertilizer costs tied in part to Middle East conflict-related market...

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Ag groups seek stability in uncertain markets

Ag groups seek stability in uncertain markets

It has been a week since President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House, and U.S. agriculture continues to watch for signs that those discussions could lead to stronger trade relationships. Representatives from the ethanol and cattle...

U.S. Export Sales Report (10-1-26)

U.S. Export Sales Report (10-1-26)

Following yesterday’s bearish Quarterly Grain Stocks report, this week’s export sales came in mixed for corn and soybeans. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn sales are still behind the USDA’s expectations, which will likely cause a correction to be...

Crop harvest pace on track nationally despite Midwest weather delays

Crop harvest pace on track nationally despite Midwest weather delays

Harvest is off to a slow start in Iowa with many farmers unable to begin due to the wet weather conditions in the early portion of the fall season. Despite the delay in harvesting in parts of the Corn Belt and Midwest, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that...

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicting a stormy first half of winter

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicting a stormy first half of winter

Fall has officially started, and already a lot of focus is on what the weather might look like this winter. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the first half of this coming winter might be similar to the winter of 1997-1998, which was one of the warmest and...

More farmer aid unlikely until after midterm elections

More farmer aid unlikely until after midterm elections

Republican lawmakers are warning that additional farm aid may not reach producers fast enough. Politico reported that Republicans are pushing to attach roughly $11 billion in direct farm assistance to a defense spending package. Payments likely would not arrive until...

USDA expands risk management options for farmers

USDA expands risk management options for farmers

Farmers enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage now have more flexibility when putting together their crop insurance protection. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says a previous restriction prevented producers from purchasing...

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Propane supplies ready to handle heavy demand

Propane supplies ready to handle heavy demand

Iowa farmers have finally been able to get in the field after several rain delays. Now that harvest is underway across most of the Corn Belt, propane suppliers are keeping a close eye on crop conditions and weather forecasts. Since this fall has been so wet, there may...