More than a billion dollars will be spent in the coming months on the fight against High-Path Avian Flu, and part of that plan includes biosecurity assessments.
“And really developing a customized strategy to try and target and address the issues associated with the specific wildlife environment of the farm. Contrast that with a more general bucket of assessments through called biosecurity incentive-focused assessments, which really focus on the producers’ biosecurity plan that they’ve already got in place and evaluating how well they apply that plan to the farm,” said Lisa Rochett with USDA’s APHIS.
As part of the plan, the USDA will share up to three-quarters of the cost to fix the riskiest biosecurity concerns on operations. Farmers must also pass an audit prior to restocking to qualify for indemnity payments.
New SDRP funding and expanded loss programs give producers additional tools to rebuild cash flow and stabilize operations after two years of severe weather losses.
November 18, 2025 11:56 AM
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Here is a regional snapshot of harvest pace, crop conditions, logistics, and livestock economics across U.S. agriculture for the week of Monday, November 17, 2025.
November 17, 2025 05:05 PM
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UMN Extension’s Emily Krekelberg outlines today’s top farm stressors, key signs of mental health distress in rural communities, and the resources available for support.
November 17, 2025 03:12 PM
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November 17, 2025 01:02 PM
Retail competition and improved supplies are helping offset food inflation, pushing Thanksgiving meal costs modestly lower despite higher prices for beef, eggs, and dairy.
November 16, 2025 03:00 PM
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The ACRE Act modestly reduces farmland borrowing costs now, with more savings possible once federal guidance clarifies which loans qualify.
November 15, 2025 03:00 PM
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