USDA
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew discusses the urgent need for aid as farm families face mounting input costs and long-term market uncertainty.
Assistance for losses due to flooding and wildfire on non-federally managed land
Both Congressional Ag Committees took up the bill over the summer, but there’s no word on when the Senate could move forward; it does expire on September 30.
The $221 million will help farmers and ranchers cover losses from Hurricane Helene that USDA programs didn’t cover. They’ll focus on infrastructure, markets, timber, and future economic losses.
Farmers are struggling with low commodity prices and skyrocketing input costs, resulting in debt that is outpacing income across the sector, according to the USDA’s new farm income forecast.
Tuesday’s numbers show this year’s corn crop could be nearly 10% above 2023
Latest: Crop Progress Reports
Tuesday’s numbers show this year’s corn crop could be nearly 10% above 2023
Betsy Jibben with Ag Market Consulting takes us behind the scenes on report day with AgMarket.net.
Latest: WASDE Reports
Large Brazilian crops heighten downside price risk if the weather allows production to reach projected levels.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer discusses how January’s WASDE report could impact ARC and PLC payments and updates on disaster relief programs as farmers navigate a challenging market environment.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities joined us to provide analysis on the January WASDE report and expectations for grain markets going forward.
