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USDA Report: U.S. Dairy Farm Numbers Continue to Decline

3/3/2021 2:00:00 AM

U.S. dairy farmers enter this year still in a state of flux following the disruptions caused by COVID-19 throughout 2020.

Farm Bankruptcies During 2020

2/4/2021 1:00:00 AM

Filings Drop 7% During 2020, Not Out of the Woods Yet

Application Period Opens for Improved Round of Paycheck Protection Program

1/21/2021 1:00:00 AM

PPP improvements will benefit farmers and ranchers, including new qualifying expenses, using gross farm income to determine loan amounts and reducing the level of required losses to qualify.

All I Want for Christmas is Rural Broadband

12/23/2020 1:00:00 AM

In rural areas, it is estimated that nearly a quarter of the population lacks access to broadband

2020 Farm Profitability: A False Positive

12/11/2020 1:00:00 AM

To boost farmers and ranchers’ net income next year, two things must happen. Should these circumstances be realized, the U.S. agricultural sector will be on a stronger footing in 2021.

Farm Bureau Asks Congress to Act Quickly on PPP Fix

12/10/2020 1:00:00 AM

The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking Congress to tweak the Paycheck Protection Program to ensure farmers and ranchers don’t have to pay taxes on their forgiven PPP loans.

AFBF Stands-Up for Farmers in Predatory Shakedown

12/6/2020 1:00:00 AM

Almost 500 dairy farmers who once sold milk to Dean Foods received letters threatening legal action unless they refund money legitimately earned

Agritourism Offers New Opportunities for Young Farmers

10/26/2020 1:00:00 AM

Incorporating agritourism into a farm or ranch offers numerous benefits, but it’s best to start this new aspect of your business gradually.

Reviewing State-Level Farm Economic Conditions

10/16/2020 1:00:00 AM

While net farm profitability was estimated higher in 2019, due in large part to increased ad hoc support, net farm income in many states continues to be well below the previous decade’s average.

Trump Administration Invests Nearly $700,000 in Assistance for Utah Agricultural Producers

10/12/2020 1:00:00 AM

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $700,000 to help four agricultural producers across rural Utah develop and market new value-added products.