Feb 5, 2023
Senate Bill 2134 – Was introduced by Senators Vedaa & Conley bases off of information from a constituent who was riding a motorcycle and was stung by a bee. He was allergic to the bee sting and has been on a vendetta ever since. This bill was to prohibit the placement of a hive within…
Feb 5, 2023
It has been a while since I have sent an update out. I want to take a stab at getting out information on Emergency Relief Program (ERP and the companion Pandemic-related relief (PARP)). In the past we have had great influence and input in Ag policy and ad hoc disaster programs. I still believe we…
Oct 19, 2022
MPCI Billing Agri-sompo: There was a programming error in the PCCP (pandemic cover crop program). This is the program that gives each farmer a $5.00 credit on their MPCI billing for planting a cover crop. This has to be reported to FSA then it is data mined by the respective insurance providers. The error in…
Oct 11, 2022
ERP Update: To my knowledge all of the ERP payments that were in question have had applications mailed to them for payment. FSA still has a rocky road ahead of them for appeals on either AGI issues or random missing units. I do not have a date for Phase 2 of payments at this time. …
Sep 16, 2022
Fall Planted Crops If you have intentions on seeding and insuring fall seeded crops that include but not limited to Rye, Winter Wheat, Forage. Please call the office immediately, the sales closing deadline for these crops is September 30th. Silage Appraisals Chopping corn for other than intended usage (grain) needs to have an appraisal done…
Sep 9, 2022
Spring Price Harvest Price % Difference Spring Wheat $9.19 $8.95 -1.03% Durum Wheat $9.44 $9.19 -1.03% Barley $5.35 $5.61 +4.86% As small grain harvest is wrapping up across the region, we have seen some tremendous yields and of course some disappointing yields. The usual culprits are lack of rain, too much early heat, compaction issues,…
Aug 25, 2022
USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced it will begin sending new or updated pre-filled Emergency Relief Program (ERP, previously WHIP+) applications. This covers the outstanding issues from Phase 1 of ERP and is not Phase 2 of ERP. In its second stage of Phase 1, FSA will begin mailing pre-filled applications in late August to producers who have potentially…
Aug 2, 2022
In response to a letter from Senators John Thune (R-SD), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Hoeven (R-ND), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tina Smith (D-MN), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Steve Daines (R-MT), USDA made several announcements. First, USDA will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase 1 of the Emergency Relief…