With the government shut down, we wanted to provide you with a brief summary of the status of USDA payments until doors reopen: (1) the additional 14 percent payment under ECAP is out the door so this is *not​* affected; (2) crop insurance is not impacted; (3) ARC/PLC is affected and will not be paid…

MPCI: Due date is October 1.  To ensure that there is no interest attached please plan accordingly.  You may access your carrier website and pay electronically as this payment is posted same day verse postal mail. If you have premium credits and have not received an updated billing stmt please call the office to get…

In my opinion, the week ended with a lot of economic and industry data to digest over the weekend.  The on-feed number moved back above 11 million head with expectations of a seasonal tendency to increase placements.   With no news on an increase of cattle supplies, or reduction in tariffs, price action is believed solely…

Enrollment Period: September 15th, 2025 – October 31st 2025. FSA is issuing approximately $1 billion in emergency relief payments to help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to qualifying flood or wildfire. Livestock producers can receive payment for one or both years. Covers grazing losses & supplemental feed costs. Does not include federally managed land. For…

FSA Loan Information With the uncertainty in the soybean market regarding basis, I thought we would send out some information on FSA programs for loan rates. I’m sure all of you know and understand that basis does not affect the way crop insurance values commodities. They use future pricing and as of today we do…

In my opinion, the cattle markets price action this week will help in deciphering demand.  Whether from cattle feeders, feed yards, packers, or consumers, if the price moves lower from here, it will simply be due to a lack of demand from one, or multiple entities.  With the border shut, and significant controversy of who…

The USDA RMA has released the Final harvest prices for the following crops.  With a significant price drop from the initial price set in Feb to the Harvest prices now set it is important to double check your production for losses.  With the price movement and refiguring of guarantees your bu trigger becomes a lot…

Fall Information Update   Corn Chopping for Silage: Any acreage that exceeds 50% of the unit chopped for silage vs grain corn needs to have an appraisal done prior to chopping.  I would encourage all silage choppers to have an appraisal done regardless of the amount of acres it’s just easier. RYE Planting: If you…

We will continue to keep you updated weekly on the progress of the prices (usually Friday). If you have any questions or concerns about the pricing, please do not hesitate to call the office.