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May

USDA’s New Direct Payments Program for Farmers

May 22, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, the USDA Farm Service Agency will begin accepting applications from producers with COVID-related losses for a wide range of commodities. Learn more about how payments will be calculated for various commodities.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: usda
15
May

What’s inside the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

May 15, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On April 17, the USDA unveiled details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for agriculture, which includes $16 billion in direct support to agricultural producers and $3 billion to purchase and distribute agriculture products to Americans in need. Read a summary of these two main components.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: administration, ag expenses, community support, cost of production, crop expenses, dairy, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, legislation, livestock, market access, produce management, usda, vegetable production
10
Mar

Crop Insurance: An Important Risk Management Tool

March 10, 2020

By: Jeremy Forrett

Crop insurance played an important role in 2019 for many Northeast spring crop producers. As we look ahead in 2020, utilizing your local agent's expertise to review your business goals, business risks, marketing plan and more can help you develop a plan that meets your business needs.

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Posted In: Financial Management

Tags: ag outlook, business management, business planning, consulting, crop expenses, crop growers, crop insurance, crop revenue, risk management, usda
14
Mar

Recognizing our Congressional Ag Committees

March 14, 2019

By: Tom Cosgrove

On National Ag Day, we thank not only those who produce our nation’s food and fiber, but also want to acknowledge those who continue to support our nation’s agricultural production and write the laws that ensure the health, safety and affordability of our nation’s food supply.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: Agriculture Day, National Ag Day, National Ag Week, administration, U.S. House Ag Committee, legislation, US Senate Ag Committee, usda