02.01.2015 - Looking ahead to what agriculture holds in 2015
2015 is setting up to be another interesting year in the agriculture industry, following a fairly profitable year in 2014 for many livestock producers, but a far less profitable year for most crop producers in the upper Midwest. 2014 ended with may farm operators and land owners focusing on the choices associated with the various farm program options that are part of the new Farm Bill that was passed in 2014. Following are some items that are likely to be on the forefront in the agriculture industry for 2015. New farm program sign-up. Sign-up for the new farm program, which part of the new Farm Bill, is now underway at local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. The new farm program will be in place for the 2014 to 2018 crop years for all eligible crops under the Commodity Title of the Farm Bill, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops...............................................Full Article: Source
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