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,...
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began January 29, 2025; the...
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, National Agriculture Day, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins [recently] announced that the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers. Funds will [sourced]...
Illinois Counties affected by Quarantine Designation for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) include McHenry County and Lake County. This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency...
Congressman Eric Sorensen will attend the 2025 Quad Cities Farm Show Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. His intention is to learn about the latest farming equipment from exhibitors and to meet with local farmers. Congressman Sorensen will be...
