Anna-Lisa Laca

When she’s not helping on the dairy, accomplished agriculture journalist Anna-Lisa Laca reports about all things agriculture—online, in social media and in print as the Online and Business Editor for Dairy Today and Top Producer. Laca, who served as Social Media Editor for Farm Journal early in her career, owns and runs a dairy with her husband, Scott, and grew up on a West Coast cow-calf operation. Follow @AnnaLaca1 Friend Anna-Lisa Laca

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"We're anticipating right now three tranches; probably 50%... or a minimum of $15 an acre initially," Perdue told reporters, adding the second and the third waves of payments would be dependent on the market conditions.

Policy

$15 MFP Payments?

Every qualifying farmer will receive at least $15 an acre, according to Perdue.

November 16, 2020 11:20 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

You can make a new selection after Sept. 1 for the 2019 and 2020 growing seasons.

Policy

Should You Choose ARC or PLC?

Weigh your options to find the best fit for your farm

November 16, 2020 11:20 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

“Until you end the practice of handing out small refinery exemptions like candy under the previous EPA Administrator, we're going to continue to cry about the fact that these volumes aren't our actual volumes, and the President's not living up to his commitment,” he said.

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President Trump Takes Action On Farmer RIN Waiver Concerns

When President Trump visited an Iowa ethanol plant in June, farmers attending the event took the opportunity to help President Trump understand how RIN waivers are undermining the RFS.

November 16, 2020 11:20 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

Policy

How The USMCA Benefits All Farmers

Following more than a year of negotiation, the U.S., Canada and Mexico reached a final agreement on a revised North American Free Trade Agreement.

November 16, 2020 11:19 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

Policy

Ag is in Trouble Without NAFTA

Withdrawing from the trade deal will impact farmers and ripple to rural communities

November 16, 2020 11:19 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

Policy

3 Policy Issues Farmers Should Watch

Over the summer, producers experienced policy whiplash as several key agricultural issues took center stage in Washington, D.C.

November 16, 2020 11:18 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

More than 140 scouts have sampled thousands of Midwestern corn and soybean fields during the 2017 Farm Journal Midwest Crop Tour.

Policy

Midwest Corn Still Struggling To Mature

USDA’s Crop Progress report shows 34% of the corn crop has reached maturity.

November 16, 2020 11:18 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

Policy

Vilsack Sees Challenges Ahead For Perdue

Things have been going smoothly for former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue on his road to lead the USDA, but it might not stay that way.

November 16, 2020 11:16 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

Policy

Who’s Behind The Wheel of The Inaugural Parade Tractor?

Tomorrow a tractor will make its way down Pennsylvania Ave. as part of the inaugural parade.

November 16, 2020 11:15 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca

Policy

Who Will Trump Appoint to Lead EPA, USDA?

Since election night Farm Country has been buzzing over speculation of who President-Elect Trump will appoint to lead the EPA and USDA. Here’s who made the short list.

November 16, 2020 11:14 PM

Anna-Lisa Laca