Podcasts about dairy margin coverage

Budget reconciliation isn't new, but it hasn't ever been used to reshape core farm bill programs. The House Agriculture Committee passed its budget reconciliation this week and wants to have it up for a House vote before Memorial Day, says Tyler Wenzlaff, Director of National Affairs with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. He says there were key provisions for farmers that they're excited about, including a raise in reference prices for crop safety nets, and an update to the Dairy Margin Coverage program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress was supposed to write an updated Farm Bill in 2023, but it didn't happen. Two, one-year extensions later, and agricultural groups continue to push for the new legislation as farmers operate under a 2018 version. Steve Etka, policy director for the Midwest Dairy Coalition, says there's a lot of talk about splitting the Farm Bill up, and doing some of the work through budget reconciliation -- a fast-track legislative procedure used to pass certain budget-related bills -- a process Congress is in right now. "(It's) a big macro bill that deals with taxes, and deals with border security, and deals with energy, and they're talking about having it deal with some of the provisions of the Farm Bill as well," Etka explains. "We're kind of waiting to see what unfolds there. Our main message is that the safety net for dairy needs to be updated." He notes the farm economy has changed since 2018, including production and average herd size, requiring an updated structure to the Dairy Margin Coverage. "We're hoping that, whether it's through reconciliation or a full-scale farm bill, those provisions can be included," Etka says. House Agriculture Committee Chair GT Thompson told farm broadcasters this week of his plan to include a "down payment" on the Farm Bill in budget reconciliation. While the text and details are not finalized, he implied that the skinnier version of the Farm Bill would include Title I provisions, such as an updated Dairy Margin Coverage program. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring policies are in place for the future of soybean farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever.Ag Principal Mike North says one of the reasons the Class III milk price is hindered is due to unknowns regarding retaliatory tariffs, notably with Canada and Mexico. In addition, milk production is rising. North emphasizes the need for producers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. The deadline is March 31.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Higher fertilizer prices will cut into margins again this year.  *Texas drought conditions are getting worse.  *Dairy farmers have a few days left to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  *The wheat crop in the Texas High Plains has faced nearly every kind of weather imaginable this winter. *Texas lawmakers say they will continue to push Mexico to deliver the water owed to the Rio Grande Valley.  *Africa holds big potential for U.S. red meat exports. *The outlook for the Texas Southern Plains cotton industry is not good. *Veterinarians cannot use telemedicine for an initial visit like human doctors can.  

*Less heifers are going into feedlots.  *Signup is underway for the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  *Texas Congressman Jodey Arrington has introduced a bill to reduce the federal estate tax.*The Asian Longhorned Tick is a potential threat to the Texas cattle industry.  *The House Ag Committee is making the Farm Bill a priority in this Congress.  *A very cold January has turned into a milder early February.  *The ag industry was one of the hot topics brought up during Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s first confirmation hearing. *A new product has been developed to reduce the pain of castration in calves.  

Dairy farmers are waiting to witness the impact of revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO) beginning in June. How can you best prepare your farm for some of the risk that comes with these changes? Leonard Polzin is a dairy economist with the Division of Extension. He’ll be walking us through the what-ifs of 2025 wiuth Stephanie Hoff. But first, he reminds us that the Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment is open now! (Jan. 29-March 31) Foggy start to a Friday morning. Stu Muck says the mild weather we enjoyed Thursday is over for a little while. Today the movie "Green and Gold" opens nationwide. The film about a dairy farmer that bets the farm on the Green Bay Packers, was largely filmed in Wisconsin and specifically, Door County. John Sawyer is just a regular guy in Egg Harbor. He used to milk cows, today he raises beef along with selling real estate. He became a critical partner to the movie's directors and producers by bringing in fields of crops, farming equipment, dairy equipment and livestock from the area to create the 90's era setting for the film. He talks about the experience with Pam Jahnke. Craig T. Nelson stars as "Buck" the dairy farmer at the center of "Green and Gold". He shares with Pam Jahnke his admiration of today's farmers, and how he hopes the movie portrays them. Feb. 1st has been touted as the day that the Trump Administration will begin deploying tariffs. No one knows what or where these tariffs will impact, but agriculture has to be ready. How do you get your mind around that kind of business altering adjustment? Megan Roberts, Principal Quantitative and Economic Analyst at Compeer Financials speaks with Pam Jahnke about an upcoming webinar designed to help farms prepare. Paid for by Compeer Financial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charitee Seebecker sits down with Chuck Connor, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. As we kick off 2025, he says farmers across the country are facing a mix of big challenges and new opportunities. For example, this year, $4 trillion in tax deductions will expire unless Congress intervenes. These include provisions crucial to farmers, such as estate tax relief.Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says a thaw is coming this weekend when temps get above freezing. Snow continues to fall in Southeast Wisconsin.Thousands of dollars, hardworking people, and good weather - that's what it takes to make a successful county fair concert. Talent buyer Variety Attractions works with county fairs in the Upper Midwest to line up musical artists. They tell Mid-West Farm Report what the hot music bands are for 2025.Katie Burgess, Ever.Ag, says volatility is back in the Class III market with large swings up or down day by day. Post-inauguration, she says the talk of a possible trade war with Mexico would not bode well for dairy. Regardless of the risk coming your way, she advises looking into the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Enrollment opens Jan. 29.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes are coming to the dairy economy – we have a new administration and new policies that will impact agriculture, and we have a new milk pricing structure starting in June. How can you best prepare your farm for some of the risk that comes with these changes? Leonard Polzin is a dairy economist with the Division of Extension. He’ll be walking us through the what-ifs of 2025. But first, he reminds us that the Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment opens at the end of the month, which is an important tool for producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Texas farmers are suing USDA over disaster aid discrimination.   *Time is running out for Texas dairy farmers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  *The King Ranch has acquired a 50% stake in Cobalt Cattle, which is the nation's 4th largest cattle feeder. *Farmers can find both economic and agronomic benefits by diversifying their crop mix.  *Senate Ag Republicans say they are working to put more "farm" in the Farm Bill.  *USDA released a study on the past 60 years of American agriculture.  *There is some new research on improving the success rate of AI in sheep.  

Join dairy educators Emily Fread and Craig Williams as they discuss the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.

Farmers aren't quite ready to head to the fields yet, so there's time to try and make sure you're aware of what's happening (or not) with the Farm Bill.  Remember, the current working framework is actually the 2018 Farm Bill that's been extended until September. A Republican lawmaker from Florida, Cong. Kat Cammack, told Agriculture of America, "mid-March being our timeline to have draft text presented, a full markup in committee, and then hopefully getting it on the House floor and across to the Senate."  Now, it looks like that may be a lofty goal.  While farmers from corn to cows depend on critical safety nets within the Farm Bill, Pete Kappelman, Senior Vice President of Member and Government Relations for Land O'Lakes, says individual farmers need to focus their attention now on having conversations with their individual representatives.  Dairy Margin Coverage, Crop Insurance, Foreign Market Access - they all hinge on getting a Farm Bill completed. If you want to find out more about everything the Farm Bill addresses - click here. If you need help finding your federal representatives or senators - click here for senate members. congressional members are here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Pacesetter Pod. In this latest installment, your host Joe Mosher sits down with Corey Geiger, a prominent figure in agribusiness intelligence, for a comprehensive discussion on the U.S. dairy industry's strategic position within the global market. Episode 54 will navigate through the industry's significant growth, the U.S.' pivotal role as an export power player, and the socioeconomic factors influencing dairy trends worldwide. Corey lends his expertise to analyze the complexities of global trade, Europe's specialty product shift, and the burgeoning markets rising in Eastern Europe. Listen in as we confront the current challenges of supply-chain dynamics and consider the implications of genetic advancements on future dairy production. This episode promises to offer a thorough perspective on the factors driving change in a $64-billion industry that remains a cornerstone of the agricultural economy. Show Highlights: Discover the dynamic growth trends of U.S. dairy. [00:04:34]  Uncover what global supply factors affect U.S. dairy. [00:13:53] Explore the U.S.' tech edge and projected gains. [00:18:45] Is your favorite a top growth category in cheese? [00:21:52] Delve into Beef-on-Dairy crossing and data. [00:23:17] Is the dairy industry ready for a revolution? [00:28:20] Sustainability, biofuel and feed economics discussed. [00:31:57]  Get to know the Dairy Margin Coverage program. [00:39:20] Top CoBank Knowledge Exchange reports for you. [00:41:34] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

The Dairy Margin Coverage risk management program sign-ups are open until the end of April. John Berge, the acting deputy administrator of farm programs for the Farm Service Agency, says its open to any dairy operation in the country.

Wednesday's show features an update from State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes.Syngenta Global Head of Strategy and Portfolio Management returns to David Hollinrake returns to Illinois for a local chapter FFA banquet. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Commodity Programs and Food Systems Tasha Bunting talks Dairy Margin Coverage and black vulture depredation permits.

Enrollment is open for the Dairy Margin Coverage program and the American Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in the risk management program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This one's for our Golden State dairy farmers; if you're looking to protect your financial margin between milk prices and feed costs, you should check out the USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage Program.

Protect Our Farms is circulating the state Capitol. It aims to bring consistency and peace of mind to Wisconsin's livestock farmers, says Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Director of Governmental Affairs Jason Mugnaini and Columbia County pork farmer AV Roth. Imagine starting a sheep shearing business without knowing how to shear sheep. It panned out for Briana Bateman who now co-owns Riversong Shearing. Congress reached an agreement to prevent a government shutdown for now. Wisconsin Farm Service Agency Director Gene Schriefer outlines the impact of a shutdown on agriculture programs. He asks for your patience as staff train on Dairy Margin Coverage software. You might not be putting cow tongue in your grocery cart, but in other countries, it's a delicacy, says U.S. Meat Export Federation past chair Dean Meyer. Cheese prices have seen a lift this week. Ever.Ag dairy agent/broker Cody Koster says it may not continue as future demand looks soft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 could bring another downturn in U.S. agricultural exports. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist Bart Kenner)This country is expected to import more foreign ag. products this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist Bart Kenner)Dairy producers have until April 29th to sign up for coverage for this year under USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)Several key winter wheat production states note condition improvements throughout the course of the winter, as reflected in USDA's latest State Stories report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)BROADCAST SCHEDULE:The Morning Newsfeed: Weekdays 7 AM Eastern/4 AM Pacific (6 AM Central)The Midday Newsfeed: Weekdays 11 AM Eastern/8 AM Pacific (10 AM Central)Podcast from February 29, 2024, on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio skill, and other platforms. Now available on Google Assistant speakers!Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today's show includes why many rural Americans may lose their access to a broadband program and details on the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment that opens tomorrow. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.    

*Placements took a drop in Friday's Cattle on Feed Report.   *Texas sheep producers sheered more than 200,000 sheep and lambs last year.   *Texas dairy farmers can sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program this week. *A big change in the weather is coming for farmers and ranchers in the Texas High Plains. *Mexico's failure to comply with a water treaty has caused Texas' only sugar mill to close down. *The winter wheat crop in Texas is looking good this year.  *Spring-like temperatures have kept farmers busy in Central Texas.  *Calving time is underway for spring calving cows.  

Tasha Bunting, Illinois Farm Bureau summarizes the Dairy Margin Coverage program that was released by the USDA.

Ag lobbyists say there could be a window of opportunity to pass a farm bill if Congress can pass FY 2024 appropriation bills, and USDA announces Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment will begin Feb. 28. All that and more in today's DriveTime. 

USDA's latest Farm Income Forecast shows lower farm income compared to last year. Chad Smith has more on the numbers. Smith: The Economic Research Service forecasts that farm income will decrease by 25 percent in 2024. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, discusses what the report says about the farm economy. Munch: It measures net farm income, a broad measure of farm profitability, and the latest report anticipates a decrease from 2023 numbers of $155 billion to $116 billion in 2024. That's a 40 billion [dollar] - or 25 percent drop year-over-year, and the largest recorded year-to-year dollar decrease in net farm income on record. Smith: He says there are two main drivers behind the income drop. Munch: A $21 billion expected decline in cash receipts, so what farmers are receiving price-wise for their crops and livestock, and a $17 billion increase in production expenses, reaching a record level of $455 billion spent on production expenses expected for 2024. Smith: This report emphasizes the need for the new farm bill to be finished this year. Munch: Farmers utilize many programs within the farm bill, including ARC, PLC, and Dairy Margin Coverage, as well as the risk management options to help buffer against cost increases or volatile markets and increases in production expenses. So, when we see a decrease or an expected decrease in farm income of this magnitude, it's really important that these safety nets are available to farmers to make sure that we have a secure domestic food supply. Smith: Learn more at fb.org. Chad Smith, Washington.

The August milk margin triggered the eighth consecutive payment for dairy producers who obtained Dairy Margin Coverage for the 2023 program year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The USDA released its August Farm Income Forecast for 2023 and shows farm incomes going lower. Chad Smith has more on the numbers. Smith: The USDA says farm incomes are lower than they expected earlier this year. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation talks about what the new farm income forecast says about the farm economy. Munch: U.S. net farm income is currently forecast at $141 billion. That's down almost a quarter, 23 percent, from last year, which was $183 billion. And that's compared to a 16 percent decline that they originally estimated in February. That $41 billion decline that they're estimating erases a lot of the gains between 2021 and 2022, so revenue is expected to be down across the board. Smith: Munch says nearly all sectors of the farm economy are projected to decrease. Munch: The largest decrease in net farm income is tied to a projected fall on cash receipts for livestock, mainly due to lower prices for all commodities except for turkey and cattle. The value of livestock production is expected to decrease about five percent, which is about $12 billion. On the crop side, it's a similar story. They expect crop sales to be down ten percent for corn, $8.4 billion, soybeans to be down 8.6 percent to $5.4 billion. You also have production expenses continue to tick up, feed costs are up three percent, labor up five percent, and marketing costs expected up five percent. Smith: He also said interest expenses, or the cost of capital, are almost 40 percent above last year. Munch says farmers and ranchers should make a plan now for how to weather these lower revenues. Munch: Take advantage of risk management options available to you. This can include things offered through the federal crop insurance program available for lots of crops, as well as any of the farm bill commodity programs like Dairy Margin Coverage. For those who don't currently have risk management options in place because maybe there aren't crop insurance programs for that crop or they don't really fit your operation type, this is time to engage with your Farm Bureau and your elected officials. We're in the middle of farm bill conversations. We want to make sure that the farm bill gets passed, and that it's comprehensive, and that there's ways for farmers to hedge against revenue declines like this, regardless of what type of crops that they grow. Smith: Chad Smith, Washington.

In the latest edition of the Parlor to Plate dairy podcast from Ever.Ag Insights, our all-star panel discusses creating certainty in the face of uncertainty. How are producers using Dairy Margin Coverage and Dairy Revenue Protection to manage risk? What hedging options are end-users employing to protect their profits?Join host Erica Maedke and panelists Jon Spainhour, Kathleen Wolfley and Jim Matthews for a spirited discussion.Questions or comments? Topics you'd like to hear us discuss? Contact us at Insights@Ever.Ag.Disclaimer: TRADING FUTURES AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. THEREFORE, CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. THE INFORMATION AND COMMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE PROVIDED BY EVER.AG AS GENERAL COMMENTARY OF MARKET CONDITIONS. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS TRADING ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATION WITHOUT FURTHER DISCUSSION WITH YOUR EVER.AG ADVISOR. THIS IS A MATTER OF SOLICITATION.EVER.AG INSURANCE SERVICES IS A LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY AND AN AFFILIATE OF EVER.AG. INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN THIS WEBSITE IS COMPILED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE USER. INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE AND IS FURNISHED WITHOUT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY OR CONTENT. MARKET DATA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. ever.ag is a licensed insurance agency in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC,ND, OK, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.© Ever.Ag 2023, confidential and proprietary.--The following music was used for this media project:Music: Funky Intro 29 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9520-funky-intro-29License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://linktr.ee/taigasoundprod

We're still waiting for a verdict on what's going to happen with Mexico's acceptance of GMO corn.  It's been off the radar for most producers, but Ken Rosenow from the WI Corn Growers Association, says it's important to keep an eye on that conversation because Wisconsin's so dependent on Mexico for the export market.  Stephanie Hoff gets an update. The 94th Wisconsin State FFA Convention announced the stars that will represent the state this October in Indianapolis.  Nate Zimdars gets a chance to visit with the Star Farmer, Nate Seitz from the Pulaski FFA, about his sheep operation. Katie Burgess from EverAg joins Pam Jahnke to recap the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday and how markets are reacting.  She also gives us an overview of dairy consumption and product movement going into the summer months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transitioning a farm from one generation to another can be a difficult conversation to have.  Charitee Seebecker visits with UW-Extension Specialist, Joy Kirkpatrick, about different programs they offer to ease into these transitions.USDA's Farm Service Agency announced an extension on sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.  Greg Biba, Wisconsin FSA Program Specialist, explains what dairy farmers need to know. Thieves are everywhere - including online. Pam Jahnke talks with Courtney Anclam, Senior Program Specialist with AARP of Wisconsin, about how you can protect yourself when shopping online or buying in a store.  Paying attention to details is important.  Paid for by AARP of Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty Halvorson provides an update on Dairy Margin Coverage program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the HAT Podcast, C.J. Miller talks battling tar spot next year and beyond, Eric Pfeiffer has an update on the Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment deadline, Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details another cold day in the Indiana Farm Forecast, and analyst Tom Fritz reviews the mixed Wednesday grain markets - all coming up on the #HATPodcast!

Dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage Program.  Rusty Halvorson has more detailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment Now Open

Dairy prices for 2022 are projected at an eight-year high, with supply adjustments and booming exports across a wide range of products shoring up farmer balance sheets that have struggled with volatility during the pandemic era, NMPF Chief Economist Peter Vitaliano says.Due to tight supplies “not only is the outlook for milk prices the best in eight years, but that's also the case for the individual dairy products,” Vitaliano said. Peter Vitaliano. “The big question is, with milk prices this good and feed prices not going up as fast as they were last year, how long is that tightness going to continue? And how soon will it be before we see some expansion of milk production again?”Vitaliano, who also writes NMPF's monthly Dairy Market Report, also encouraged farmers to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program, which has a deadline of Feb. 18 for 2022 assistance. “The futures markets look very good at the moment, but there are many months to go. The history of dairy farmers second-guessing the markets, even based on the futures, is not very good. And again, given how inexpensive coverage is, our recommendation continues to be you should sign up for the program.”

Farm Bureau Associate Economist Danny Munch says the program provides risk protection to dairy farmers when milk prices are low and feed costs are high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the holiday season many people pause to donate gifts or money to others.  The dairy industry is in the giving mood too.  Aaron Zimmerman talks to Rebecca Heagney with Dairy Farmers of America about their dairy donation program with food pantries. U.S. Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack, spent Thursday afternoon at the Hinchley Dairy in Cambridge talking about revisions to the Dairy Margin Coverage program.  He also spoke about the positive things he sees coming from the Wisconsin based Dairy Business Innovation Alliance with Pam Jahnke. Focus on Energy, funded by Wisconsin utilities across the state, is looking to partner with any farm or agribusiness if they're planning a new building or remodel.  Joel Roltgen, Focus on Energy Advisor, talks with Pam about the process in this paid program conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheat Sulfur Deficiency Herbicide Spray Volumes Dairy Margin Coverage     00:01:09—Wheat Sulfur Deficiency--K-State crop nutrient specialist Dorivar Ruiz-Diaz discusses sulfur deficiency in winter wheat, a nutrient management subject he's receiving questions about from more and more wheat growers...he goes over the symptoms of a sulfur issue, the specific method of soil testing for it, and the various fertilizer products for correcting a sulfur deficiency ahead of spring green-up     00:12:09—Herbicide Spray Volumes--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster and graduate researcher Tyler Meyeres talk about their recent study of field spray volumes and how they influence herbicide application efficiency and performance...their work takes on added importance as this next growing season comes on, with the expected shortage of some key herbicide products     00:23:06—Dairy Margin Coverage--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk encourages dairy producers to take advantage of the USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program, with the next sign-up round now underway           Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

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Outfitting Field Sprayers CRP Sign-up Opportunity Dairy Alfalfa Feeding     00:01:06—Outfitting Field Sprayers--K-State weed management specialist Sarah Lancaster discusses field sprayer preparation for the next growing season, and why installing new spray nozzles might well be worth the time and investments...given the expected shortage of some popular herbicides this coming spring and the subsequent rise in herbicide costs   00:12:11—CRP Sign-up Opportunity--Agriculture program specialist Nicole Welborn of the Farm Service Agency announces another opportunity for Kansas landowners under the continuous Conservation Reserve Program:  it's under the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative, which will pay landowners to preserve playa areas in crop fields as migratory bird habitat...she also talks about the current signup for the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Production programs   00:23:11—Dairy Alfalfa Feeding--On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk focuses on alfalfa feeding management for lactating dairy cows as the weather turns colder         Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Wheat Fungicide Study USDA Program Briefing Baleage as Dairy Forage   00:01:09—Wheat Fungicide Study-- K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato goes over the findings of a two-tiered study of foliar fungicide applications to winter wheat in the spring, for protection against rust diseases and other pathogens...he combined results from a direct farmer survey on their fungicide use with multiple years of K-State field trials to come up with several important conclusions on the value of employing fungicide treatments in varying situations     00:18:03—USDA Program Briefing-- Agricultural program specialist Tonya Ackerman of the Farm Service Agency provides an update on three USDA programs of interest to Kansas producers:  the availability of marketing assistance loans on stored grain, the results of the latest Conservation Reserve Program sign-up in Kansas, and the opportunities under the Dairy Margin Coverage program     00:23:07—Baleage as Dairy Forage-- On this week's edition of Milk Lines, K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk takes a look at putting up fall forage as high-moisture "baleage"           Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Friday on AOA NMPF's Paul Bleiberg discusses the Dairy Donation Program and Dairy Margin Coverage enhancements, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey outlines the weather patterns developing for harvest time, DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman gives his market outlook and Reuters reporter Jarrett Renshaw looks at EPA's RVO decisions.  

Dairy Margin Coverage

Nearly three-fourths of all established dairy operations in the U.S. have enrolled in USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage program for the 2021 program year.  Rusty Halvorson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm and Ranch Director Sarah Heinrich updates you with the early morning ag news 5:45 am. Catch up on a reminder to sign up for CFAP 2 y Dec. 11 and the Dairy Margin Coverage program deadline is also coming up on Dec. 11 as well as North Dakota Farm Bureau's online scholarship auction is taking place until noon today (11.23).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dairy Margin Coverage program has worked well for the farmers who signed up for it, while other federal programs ranging from emergency loans to disaster payments have helped keep dairy farms afloat during the coronavirus crisis, said Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-PA.

We have U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa with us this morning to talk about the Paycheck Protection Program and what it would take to reopen the Dairy Margin Coverage. Then Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson tells us about some amazing prices machines are getting at auctions today. Plus it's Agronomy Week and we have agronomist Austin Carlson and producer Todd Kimbrell share their stories of success and what they're looking out for this year.

In this episode, we will be discussing a new PMMB order regarding cooperative cost recovery, the USDA extending the deadline of the Dairy Margin Coverage and Market Facilitation Program, changes to SNAP benefits, the signing of the USMCA, and a trade agreement with Japan.   Hosted by Audry Thompson with Brook Duer. Edited by Erin Lieberman This material is based upon work supported by the National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Music is “Caazapá (Aire Popular Paraguayo)” by Edson Lopes is licensed under CC BY 3.0.

Despite a recent stretch of low prices, a better safety net for dairy producers and an improving market is making now a better time for dairy farmers, said Steve Schlangen, owner of a 60-cow farm outside Albany, MN and the chairman of Associated Milk Producers Inc. A dairy farmer since 1986, Schlangen said that if he had to start all over again, he’d go into dairy farming “in a heartbeat.” Of the new Dairy Margin Coverage program – the new safety net for producers that went into effect this year, “to know that’s going to be here for the next five years, it just makes you start focusing again on what plans you might have down the road, because you don’t have to worry about just surviving,” Schlangen said.   

Today we're talking about the dairy margin coverage program with Dr. Amanda Stone.

Chris Galen, with the National Milk Producers Federation talks about the DMC Program checks, that farmers might even have on hand now.  USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, responds to the backlash about some of this comments during his town hall meeting at World Dairy Expo. Mike North and Peter Turks share about their partnership to help with dairy risk management.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A House Democrat in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement working group does not think impeachment will stall negotiations, it's the last day for Dairy Margin Coverage signup, and the U.S. swine sector prepares for African Swine Fever. More in today's DriveTime.

The Taiwan Goodwill Mission met with Idaho Governor Brad Little, the Idaho Wheat Commission, the Idaho Department of Agriculture at the Idaho Statehouse to sign a trade deal:The deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage program has been to September 27th, but the big question in Washington is this, will that affect the start of the 2020 DMC sign-up next month? The latest forecast from USDA shows slight yield declines for corn and soybeans. Micheal Clements has more.The Idaho Sugar beet harvest is underway and progressing on schedule, But USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the nation's sugar beet harvest is off to a slow start.

Michael Nepveux, an economist for American Farm Bureau Federation, chats with us about the new Dairy Margin Coverage. Check out his article, here.

Losses of honey bee colonies are running very high. Gary Crawford talks about this with experts at a pollination event in Washington, D.C. Corn planting is nearing completion but is behind schedule. Stephanie Ho reports:Spring wheat is behind schedule because of in-climate weather. We talked to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey:An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation expects a strong signup period for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Micheal Clements has more.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives an improving weather forecast after another rough weather weekend, NMPF chief economist Peter Vitaliano discusses the Dairy Margin Coverage program and Matt Bennett with Ag Market.Net discusses crop conditions and market reaction.

It's been a long time coming - the Dairy Margin Coverage program for Wisconsin dairy farmers.  Finally, enrollment has opened according to Sandy Chalmers, Executive Director of Wisconsin's Farm Service Agency offices. Wisconsin cattlemen from across the region will be headed to the Viroqua area on Saturday for the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Summer Tour.  Josh Scramlin talks with Brady Zuck about the stops they'll be making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks today with Brian Larson, a Jackson County, Wisconsin, farmer who returned to his family's farm to continue the crop operation after his father's death -- and now is following his instinct to re-start the farm's dairy operation. We also visit with Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Extension agent Mark Hagedorn, to talk about the upcoming Wisconsin Farm Technology Days show. Countryside Cooperative agronomy specialist Brent Wink provides his weekly crop update, and Scott interviews U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin about the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives the latest weather forecast, Erin Ennis, Sr VP US/China Business Council updates trade talks with China and Jaime Castaneda explains the Dairy Margin Coverage program.

Dairy farmers may not be able to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program under the 2018 Farm Bill - but they can do a little planning now! Dr. Mark Stephenson, Center for Dairy Profitability, explains some of the options they can choose from. Jim Mulhern from National Milk Producers Federation is also encouraging dairies to evaluate their options under the new Farm Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Mulhern, President/CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation believes that no matter the size of dairy, the new Dairy Margin Coverage program under the 2018 Farm Bill will offer them some relief, and some risk management.  He was in Madison at the FarmFirst Dairy Cooperatives board meeting and visited with Pam. A strong dollar has been pounding grain prices this week.  Plus, African Swine Fever isn't an issue just for livestock.  Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures grain analyst, explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.