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06/03/2026

It's time to certify acres; don't forget about your July 15th Acreage Reporting Date for spring planted crops!

06/02/2026

FSA is strengthening the farm safety net thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that adds up to 30 million new base acres nationwide. Starting June 1, landowners can update and increase base acres in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 and future crop years.

Landowners have until Aug. 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in ARC or PLC. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-26-2026/usda-announces-base-acre-increase-opportunity-agriculture-risk-price

05/29/2026

Check out the updated 2026 payment rates for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). As drought conditions continue to impact agricultural operations across the country, LFP provides financial assistance for grazing losses due to drought.

View the LFP Eligibility Dashboard to see if your county is eligible https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3c9aef9fd4684f948e3bb2375b93cfb9

05/23/2026

USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced a series of updates to the Livestock Risk Protection, Livestock Gross Margin and Dairy Revenue Protection insurance programs beginning with the 2027 crop year.

05/22/2026

Next Friday is the deadline to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. Conserve your grasslands while continuing most grazing and haying practices. Offers must be submitted by May 29, 2026. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/04-30-2026/usda-opens-enrollment-grassland-conservation-reserve-program

05/19/2026

Dates can differ by county/state, so contact your agent for specific deadlines.

05/19/2026

Corn was 76% planted, soybeans were 67% planted and winter wheat was rated 27% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 17, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.

05/19/2026

U.S. CATTLE REPORT 📈🐂 USDA Projects 2027 Steer Prices Above Record 2026 and 2025 Levels 🔥💰

The May WASDE report provided the first official look at 2027 steer price projections, and USDA is forecasting prices even higher than the record levels expected in 2026 and the record prices seen in 2025. USDA projected the 2027 steer price at $254 per hundredweight, compared to the 2026 projection of $249.66 and the 2025 annual average of $224.37. That puts 2027 prices $4.34 higher than the projected 2026 record average, an increase of 1.7%. Compared to 2025, the 2027 projection is $29.63 higher, representing a 13.2% increase. USDA also raised its 2026 projection sharply from $241.66 in the April report to $249.66 in the May update due to tighter expected cattle supplies and stronger recent cash market data.

Note: USDA steer price projections refer to the 5-Area, Direct, Total All Grades steer price.

05/18/2026

We have a two hour binding time on hail and wind policies in select states/counties.
Call me today to lock in coverage.

After a busy severe weather day on Sunday, another day of active severe weather is unfolding today.

Widespread areas of extremely large hail, damaging winds and strong tornadoes are forecast for portions of the Plains and Midwest.

Details in : https://dtn.link/8ck2t94h