For nearly 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation has evolved to meet the needs of farmers and consumers alike.

WASHINGTON, July 1-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Federal Crop Insurance Corporation has issued a rule (7 CFR Part 407, 457), published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2022, entitled "Crop ...

The deadline to purchase crop insurance for corn and soybeans for the 2025 crop year is March 17. It appears that the 2025 spring price for corn will be similar to 2024; however the soybean price will ...

Due to the strong yield potential in many areas of the upper Midwest, the number of corn and soybean producers that qualify for 2025 crop insurance indemnity payments may be limited. However, there ...