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INSURANCE ...
Effort leads to overhaul of USDA livestock insurance
Cattle producers now have improved insurance to protect against unexpected price declines
INSURANCE IMPROVEMENTS ...
Enhancements to livestock, dairy insurance
Will provide a more efficient level of coverage for livestock and dairy producers
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
Primary natural disaster areas declared in NY
USDA designates 20 New York counties as primary natural disaster areas
DAIRY INDUSTRY ...
Second dairy safety net payment triggered
USDA announces February 2019 income over feed cost margin triggers payment
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
Dairy safety net program expected in June
Improved insurance program in 2018 farm bill expands coverage levels for farmers
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
USDA announces 2019 loan rates for crops
The 2018 Farm Bill extended the marketing assistance loan program
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
Popular safety net program gets a boost
Higher levels of coverage offered through Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program
RISK MANAGEMENT ...
GAP assistance available for NYS producers
Aims to increase market access and reduce the risks fruit and vegetable producers face
AGRITOURISM FACTSHEETS ...