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11/05/2026

USDA Extends Emergency Conservation Program Deadline for Nebraska Wildfire-Affected Producers

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has extended the application deadline for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to December 23, 2026, giving producers additional time to apply for assistance following the March wildfires.

The extension applies to wildfire-impacted producers in the following Nebraska counties:

* Morrill Fire: Arthur, Garden, Grant, Keith and Morrill
* Cottonwood Fire: Dawson and Lincoln
* Road 203 Fire: Blaine and Thomas
* Anderson Bridge Fire: Cherry
* Ashby and Minor Fires: Grant and Garden

ECP provides cost-share and technical assistance to help restore farmland and ranchland damaged by qualifying natural disasters.

Approved applicants may receive up to 75% of allowable restoration costs, with a maximum cost share of $500,000 per natural disaster event.

If your operation was affected, contact your local FSA office to discuss eligibility and application requirements before the December 23 deadline.

Sharing resources and keeping producers informed is what we’re here for!

Read the release from USDA below 👇

(Lincoln, Neb. – Nov. 4, 2026) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has extended the application period for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in several Nebraska counties impacted by March wildfires. The ECP application deadline for assistance is now Wednesday...

11/04/2026

We spent the day attending the UNL Crop Insurance Workshop! 🌾 Always a great opportunity to learn, stay up to date on industry changes, and gain valuable knowledge.

We’re committed to continuing our education so we can better serve our producers, provide informed guidance, and help protect what they work so hard to build. Our producers are at the heart of what we do, and we’re always striving to bring them the knowledge, service, and support they deserve!

Thanks to UNL Agricultural Economics for hosting!

11/03/2026

🇺🇸🌾 Election Day is today!!

Agriculture plays an important role in our communities, and the decisions made at every level of government can impact the future of farming and ranching.

This Election Day, take a moment to make your voice heard. Make a plan to vote, learn about the issues that matter to you, and help shape the future of your community.

At Agri-Risk Solutions, we’re proud to support the farmers, ranchers, and rural communities that keep agriculture strong.

🗳️🇺🇸 Don’t forget to vote TODAY!!

11/02/2026

🌽 2026 CORN HARVEST PRICE ANNOUNCED!

The USDA Risk Management Agency has finalized the 2026 national corn harvest price at $4.75 per bushel, up from the spring projected price of $4.62 per bushel.

So, what does this mean for crop insurance?

For producers with Revenue Protection (RP) policies, the harvest price is used alongside the spring projected price to determine the revenue guarantee. Because the harvest price came in higher this year, RP policies with the harvest price option will use the higher $4.75 price when calculating the final revenue guarantee.

Here’s why that matters:
🌽 The higher harvest price can increase the revenue guarantee.
🌽 Revenue Protection protects against qualifying revenue losses caused by low yields, lower prices, or a combination of both.
🌽 Whether an indemnity is triggered depends on the producer’s individual coverage, actual production, and policy provisions.

A note: This harvest price applies to insured planted acres. Prevented planting payments are calculated under separate policy provisions and do not receive an increase simply because the harvest price is higher.

Every policy is different, and understanding how these final prices affect your coverage is important.

Have questions about your crop insurance coverage? Reach out to your ARS agent. We’re here to help!

🌾 Agri-Risk Solutions | Protecting what you’ve worked hard to grow.

To read all harvest prices released today check out the link below 👇 🔗

2026 Crop Year (CY) Common Crop Insurance Policy and Area Risk Protection Insurance Harvest Prices Announcement For the Common Crop Insurance Policy and Area Risk Protection Insurance, the Risk Management Agency (RMA) approved 2026 CY harvest prices for insurance offers with a harvest price discover...

11/02/2026

🌾 Keeping America’s Farmland in Agriculture

How can we help ensure productive farmland and ranchland remain available for future generations?

The USDA’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) helps protect working farms and ranches from conversion to nonagricultural uses. It also offers a separate program component to help landowners protect, restore, and enhance eligible wetlands. 🌱

ACEP includes two components:
🚜 Agricultural Land Easements: Help protect working cropland and grassland.
🦆 Wetland Reserve Easements: Help protect and restore eligible wetlands.

For farmers and ranchers thinking about the future of their land, understanding conservation options can be an important part of long-term planning.

📌 Want to learn more about eligibility and how the program works? Visit the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service:

🔗 https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/agricultural-conservation-easement-program

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10/31/2026

🎃🐄 No tricks, just treats! 👻

Our cows are getting into the Halloween spirit here at ARS! We hope you have a safe, fun, and moo-velous Halloween! 🐮🎃

From all of us at Agri-Risk Solutions, Happy Halloween! 👻🌾

10/30/2026

🌨️ 2026–2027 Winter Outlook: What Farmers & Ranchers Should Know

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has released its winter outlook for southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska. Here’s what producers should know about the seasonal trends expected this year:

🌡️ TEMPERATURES

* Fall (November): Near- to above-average temperatures are favored.
* Mid-winter (December–February): Above-average temperatures are favored, with fewer extreme Arctic cold events expected. Cold snaps are still possible.
* Late winter into spring (February–April): The preference for above-average temperatures weakens.

🌱 DROUGHT & MOISTURE

* Fall through early winter (October–January): Drought improvement is favored in far southeast Wyoming and the central and southern Nebraska Panhandle. Drought is favored to persist across much of central Wyoming.

❄️ SNOWFALL

* Fall into early winter (November–early December): The odds of a significant snow event are increased.
* Core winter (December–February): Slightly below-average snowfall is favored.
* Late winter into spring (mid-February–April): The odds of a significant snow event increase again.

💨 HIGH WINDS

* Fall and winter: Lower-than-average wind speeds and fewer high-wind events are favored. However, significant wind events can still occur.

These outlooks are influenced by a strong El Niño. Keep in mind that seasonal forecasts shift the odds rather than guarantee specific conditions, and seasonal snowfall totals can still end up below average even if a major snow event occurs.

📊 Want more details? The full National Weather Service winter outlook presentation will be available in the comments.

At ARS, we know weather plays a major role in agricultural decisions. Staying informed can help farmers and ranchers plan for the season ahead.

10/28/2026

🌽 When drought changes the plan, every decision matters.

For producers, this growing season has brought many difficult decisions.

As highlighted in this Agriculture.com article, drought has forced a Colorado farmer to make significant adjustments to his operation. It’s a reminder that when weather doesn’t cooperate, the effects can reach far beyond the field.

We know this is a reality many producers are facing. Behind every field is a year of hard work, significant investment, and a family working to keep their operation moving forward.

At Agri Risk Solutions, we understand that every growing season brings its own challenges. While we can’t control the weather, having a risk management plan in place can help producers prepare for the unexpected.

To everyone navigating a difficult growing season, we see you, and we’re rooting for you. 💚

🔗 Read the full article:
https://www.agriculture.com/drought-forces-farmer-to-salvage-corn-for-silage-12171407

Drought devastated southeastern Colorado corn, forcing one farmer to switch 95% of his crop to silage as low snowpack limits irrigation water.

10/27/2026

🥩 USDA Announces $57 Million Investment in Meat Processing

The USDA announced a $57 million investment to expand meat and poultry processing capacity, with funding expected to reach processors in 40 states through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP).

🐂 What could this mean for ranchers?
• More processing capacity and potential market opportunities
• Increased support for small and medium-sized meat processors
• Greater access to processing options that can help strengthen the livestock supply chain

For cattle producers, access to reliable processing options is an important piece of building a stronger, more competitive livestock industry. Investments like this aim to expand capacity and create additional opportunities for American ranchers.

As always, staying informed about programs and changes that could affect your operation is important.

📲 Read the full USDA announcement:

https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/10/26/usda-invest-57-million-boost-american-meat-processing-capacity-and-support-us-ranchers

10/26/2026

🚜 USDA & NASA Partner to Modernize Agricultural Data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA have signed a new memorandum of understanding to improve agricultural data through satellite technology, geospatial analysis and advanced modeling. 🛰️🌾

What could this mean for farmers and ranchers?

📊 More accurate crop estimates: Research will focus on improving estimates of planted and harvested acreage, crop yields and crop conditions.

🛰️ Better use of satellite technology: NASA’s Earth-observation capabilities could help USDA better monitor agricultural conditions and assess the impacts of natural disasters.

📈 Better information for decision-making: More timely and reliable agricultural data can help inform decisions across the agricultural industry, including those involving markets and federal farm programs.

This partnership is part of USDA’s broader Data Modernization Plan, which aims to improve agricultural data and reduce unnecessary reporting burdens on producers.

📖 Read the full USDA announcement:

https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/10/24/secretary-rollins-and-nasa-administrator-isaacman-sign-mou-advance-usda-data-modernization-plan