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USDA Issues Double-Crop Insurance FAQ for Growers

September 1, 2022

For now, the agency is focused on double-crop soybeans and double-crop sorghum, though they are examining the possibility of additional other crops at some point in the future.

USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through CRP General Signup

May 3, 2022

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and landowners through the Conservation Reserve Program General signup, the first of the program’s multiple signups occurring in 2022.

USDA: 14% of Corn, 8% of Soybeans Planted So Far

May 2, 2022

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended May 1 reported 14% of corn crops and 8% of soybeans have been planted.

USDA Crop Progress Report 4/25/22

April 25, 2022

One reason for the lower progress figures this season might be recent bouts of wet weather.

USDA Reports 7% of Corn, 3% of Soybeans Planted

April 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

The report stated 2% of corn planted in the U.S. has emerged as of the week ended April 24.

Planting Progress Report Shows Soybean Planting Underway

April 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding Practices

Texas and Louisiana led the way among corn and soybean plantings, respectively.

Sign-Up Underway for 2022 USDA Ag Census

April 13, 2022

The Census of Agriculture is designed to be a complete count of U.S. farms, ranches, and operators. The agency defines a farm as anywhere $1,000 or more of fruit, vegetables or food animals are raised or sold.

Grassland CRP Enrollment Begins Next Week

March 30, 2022 | Posted in Economics

The USDA encourages producers and landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program starting next week through May 13, 2022.

Farmer’s Deadline Fast Approaching for Cover Crop Subsidy

March 10, 2022 | Posted in Economics

If you planted cover crops and have coverage under most crop insurance policies you are likely eligible to receive premium support of $5 per acre. But time is running out to sign up.

Motivation & Challenges in Adopting Soil Health Practices

February 28, 2022 | Posted in Economics

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

In 2019-20, Nebraska Healthy Soils Task Force (HSTF) conducted a survey to learn about producers' motivation and challenges in cover crop (CC), nutrient and other soil health management practices across the state. A total of 275 people participated in the survey of which 64.0% (n=176) were producers, 4.7% (n = 13) were landowners, 10.9% (n = 30) were crop consultants, 16.4% (n = 45) were from the university, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and state agencies, and other attendees were 4.0% (n = 11). Read more in this article from University of Nebraska Extension.