Growers later this year will need to decide which Farm Bill safety-net program to participate in. Well-known attorney Tim Kelleher has an updated decision tool that should simplify the process
Here is the link to the updated decision tool. We encourage growers to utilize this resource.
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
This January, a new Republican majority arrives to the U.S. House of Representatives holding a four-vote majority which is identical to the current House Democratic majority. A flip to GOP control will have only modest policy impacts because the Senate majority will stay in Democratic hands. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration will continue to chart a course for rulemaking and Executive Order action for at least the next two years.
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By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
In the midst of a pandemic, the USDA is continuing to remind producers that 2020 enrollment for the ARC and PLC farm bill safety net programs is open now. Growers must enroll for 2020 by June 30. Growers are also reminded that they must make their one-time update to PLC payment yields by September 30.
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A reminder that March 16 is the deadline to enroll in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2019 crop year.
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