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1/19/2021
There were many items in this legislation that affected farmers. There were changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance grants, and Employee Retention Credit (ERC), as well as, additions or extensions to other Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs.
1/19/2021
Recent enrollment data for these programs indicate that dairy operations are proactively managing their risk.
1/18/2021
USDA chief economist says gains not likely to offset reduction from last year's $46.5 billion in government payments.
1/18/2021
Delegates also focus on biofuels and crop insurance improvements at AFBF policy session.
1/18/2021
Economists from American Farm Bureau review opportunities and challenges to be aware of going into the 2021 growing season.
1/18/2021
Crop prices jump on lower production estimate and continuing demand.
1/16/2021
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) is an insurance plan designed to protect against a decline in market price. LRP is typically available for fed cattle, feeder cattle, swine and lamb. Livestock farmers have flexibility with a variety of coverage levels and insurance periods.
1/15/2021
The 2021 sign-up deadline with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) is March 15, 2021. This annual decision is unlike the previous farm bill, when producers made a one-time decision for their operation that was in place for the life of the bill.
1/15/2021
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) voting delegates virtually joined delegates representing all 50 state Farm Bureaus this week during the 102nd American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual Convention to approve resolutions that will guide the grassroots organization on national policy throughout 2021.