Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report March 31-April 6

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report March 31-April 6

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture…

Are you protected from crop price or revenue market fluctuations?

Contributed With everything you have on your “to do” list, it can be easy to forget about signing up for USDA programs. FSA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) are two key safety net programs created to protect farmers from significant losses due to fluctuations in crop price or revenue. Don’t delay! You must make elections and enroll by April 15, 2025. Reach out to your local FSA office soon! Be sure to make the most…

Agricultural Producers Have Until April 15 To Enroll In USDA's Key Commodity Safety Net Programs For The 2025 Crop Year

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or...