Programs and Policies

Read about the latest farm bill and the USDA programs available for your farming operation. This section includes details on farm policies, program eligibility, applications, and more.

USDA Risk Management Agency announces greater flexibility in crop insurance reporting

The USDA has also announced changes making it easier for producers selling through direct marketing channels to obtain insurance.

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Q&A: Lauren Lurkins, Illinois Farm Bureau director of environmental policy

Laura Lurkins, director of environmental policy for Illinois Farm Bureau, navigates the worlds of farm organizations and environmental advocacy groups.

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A farmers-to-table restaurant in the heart of the city

Minnesota Farmers Union has opened a restaurant supplied with ingredients from the state’s farm producers.

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Inflated used asking prices for wheel loaders

By Machinery Insider

Buyers have been gobbling up-late model used loaders, leading to inflated used asking prices or final bids that are sometimes double or triple what they were three to four years ago.

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Farmland

2022 Land Report: Who owns the most land in the United States?

By Farmland

From strategic acquisitions to out-and-out buyouts, America’s largest landowners bought and sold millions of acres all year long in 2022, acquiring inholdings and delving into new markets.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show

The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

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Tip of the Day

When you mow in a remote area

When I mow a wooded area a half-mile from my farm, I now have a place to carry needed items with me. I built a small steel shelf that plugs... read more