Frost Damage to Corn
Much of the Upper Midwest experienced frost damage to crops over Mother’s Day weekend, which is causing concern among
Corn Planting Progresses
The corn crop in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa has been planted in near-record fashion during a seven-day period
Custom Farming Agreements
An alternative to leasing farmland is a custom farming agreement. In a typical custom farming agreement, the custom
2010 ACRE Program Details
The Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program was implemented by USDA for the 2009 crop year, as part of the Food,
2010 Custom Rates Study
Custom rates for most common farm work are basically steady for 2010, compared to 2009 rates. Most custom rates for
National Ag Week
National Ag Week is being celebrated March 14-20 all across the U.S., and Saturday, March 20, has been designated as
Crop Insurance Decisions
Many farm operators are now finalizing their crop insurance decisions for the 2010 crop year. March 15 is the deadline
