FUNDING AWARDED ...
DROUGHT AID ...
USDA offers disaster assistance to Illinois farmers
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
RMA extends deadlines for emergency drought relief
Flexibilities aim to help farmers and ranchers through widespread drought conditions
REGULATIONS ...
Producers can now utilize cover crops without losing prevented planting benefits
Previously, cover crops could only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1st
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
RMA strengthens insurance for dry beans, dry peas, wheat
Updated policy also benefits veteran farm families and organic producers
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
Farmers emphasize to Congress importance of crop insurance
Farmer testimonies reflect the key role that crop insurance plays in the farm safety net
DROUGHT MANAGEMENT ...
American Sheep Industry releases new podcast
ASI Research Update Podcast tackles drought risk management
DEADLINES ...
USDA reminds producers to file crop acreage reports
July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines may vary
APP AVAILABLE ...
New app available for Dairy Revenue Protection tool
Enables dairy producers to evaluate Dairy Revenue Protection insurance coverage
RISK MANAGEMENT ...