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The farm economy is at a crossroads. High costs and negative margins are driving record government payments, but economists say innovation, lower costs and new demand are key to restoring profitability.
As farmers focus on changes to crop insurance ahead of the March 16 deadline, Ben Rand says some of the most valuable risk tools have existed for years, but there are also key changes farmers shouldn’t overlook.
Rice at $132.89 and cotton at $117.35 will receive the highest per-acre rates, but some have called payments a bandage in the midst of current farm economic crisis.
Find out how one leader in Congress is advocating a grounded approach to the Make American Healthy Again agenda.
The new rule is part of the Trump administration’s directives to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies across the federal government.
A recent congressional hearing addressed how U.S. crop protection companies and researchers use artificial intelligence to help farmers eradicate diseases, boost yields and stay competitive globally.
While 56% of farmers say they believe the ongoing trade disputes with China and other countries will hurt them financially this year, 70% say they believe the U.S. and agriculture specifically will benefit in the long-term.
On her list of issues to tackle, says Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, is deciding if farmers will need another round of assistance payments later this year and if USDA headquarters should be relocated.