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What the USDA's Ag Census Says About Strip-Till

February 14, 2024

The response rate for the 2022 Census of Agriculture was 61%; more than 40% of responses were submitted online.

USDA Projects 4% Increase in 2023 Planted Corn Acres

March 31, 2023

USDA’s March 31 Prospective Plantings report forecasts increases in planted corn and soybean acreages for 2023. USDA's Grain Stocks report, also released March 31, reported year-over-year decreases in corn and soybean stocks vs. 2022.

USDA Awards Ostara $7.6M Grant to Increase Fertilizer Production in the U.S.

Grant Funds Contribute to Expansion of Crystal Green Fertilizer Production Facility in St. Louis

March 14, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management

The USDA awarded Ostara $7.6M as part of a grant program to increase U.S. based, innovative, sustainable, and farmer-focused fertilizer production.

Iowa Will Continue $5 per Acre Cover Crop Insurance Discount

October 12, 2022

This is the sixth year this program will be offered in the state of Iowa. To date, 1,800 farmers have enrolled nearly one million acres of Iowa farmland in the program.

USDA Expands Split-N Benefit to Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin

September 29, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

USDA’s Risk Management Agency rolled out PACE earlier this year to support stewardship of fertilizer, and it will continue to be offered in select counties of Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota.

USDA Issues Double-Crop Insurance FAQ for Growers

September 1, 2022

For now, the agency is focused on double-crop soybeans and double-crop sorghum, though they are examining the possibility of additional other crops at some point in the future.

USDA Reports 22% of Corn, 12% of Soybeans Planted

May 9, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The 5-year averages for each crop planted in this week are 50% for corn and 39% for soy.

USDA: 14% of Corn, 8% of Soybeans Planted So Far

May 2, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended May 1 reported 14% of corn crops and 8% of soybeans have been planted.

USDA Reports 7% of Corn, 3% of Soybeans in the Ground

April 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

The report stated 2% of corn planted in the U.S. has emerged as of the week ended April 24.

Planting Progress Report Shows Soybean Planting Underway

April 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Texas and Louisiana led the way among corn and soybean plantings, respectively.

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