Tag: cattle
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USDA Announces $8 Billion in Harvest Fuel Relief
WASHINGTON — USDA plans to provide $8 billion in one-time payments to farmers through a new Harvest Fuel Relief program aimed at offsetting a portion of increased production costs and losses during the 2026 crop year. President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the program Oct. 19. USDA says the assistance is intended…
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Farm Bill Lapse Leaves Gaps in Programs for Producers
The latest expiration of the 2018 farm bill has halted funding for some agricultural programs and stopped new Conservation Reserve Program contracts, while several major farm safety net programs remain protected under separate legislation. The farm bill expired Sept. 30 for the fourth consecutive year. National Farmers Union says the lapse creates uncertainty for family…
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Free BQA Programs Set for Shelbina and Ewing
SHELBINA, Mo. — Northeast Missouri beef producers can earn or renew their Beef Quality Assurance certification at either of two free University of Missouri Extension programs scheduled in Shelbina and Ewing. The evening programs will take place Nov. 5 at the South Shelby Cafeteria in Shelbina and Jan. 14, 2027, at First Baptist Church in…
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Missouri Heifer Field Days Set for Milan and Luray
MILAN, Mo. — Northeast Missouri cattle producers will have two opportunities to learn more about replacement heifer selection, reproductive management and improving long-term cow herd profitability during upcoming University of Missouri Extension field days. The free Show-Me-Select Field Days are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, at Adrian Farms in Milan, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at…
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USDA Projects $13.8 Billion in Farm Safety Net Payments
USDA expects to issue about $13.8 billion in gross payments through its Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2025 crop year. The department says that would be the largest annual payout since Congress established the programs in the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the projected payments Oct. 7.…
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Farmers Question Relief From Dyed Diesel Order
Farmers and trucking groups say President Donald Trump’s executive order expanding access to dyed diesel could offer some savings on highway fuel use but will do little to offset the sharp increase in diesel costs. The order provides temporary federal penalty relief and a potential tax deferral for highway use of diesel normally reserved for…