SDRP Stage 2 Information

This is our current understanding of how Stage 2 works. We will send out updates as we learn more. Will I receive a Stage 2 application for crop year 2023 or 2024? If a crop with enterprise units was paid in Stage 1 – No If a crop with optional units was paid in Stage […]

January 2026 Cattle Inventory Report

The Cattle Inventory report was friendly cattle as most categories came in below expectations. The report also showed a much slower than expected expansion pace than expected by the trade. The numbers for the Cattle Inventory report were All Cattle and Calves: 100% (as expected), All Cows and Heifers that halved Calved: 100% (down 1% […]

Crop Insurance Deadlines

March 15 – Sales closing deadline for spring crops July 15 – Acreage reporting deadline for spring crops September 30 – Sales closing deadline for rye and winter wheat (where available) September 30 – End of insurance date for dry peas October 15 – End of insurance date for grass seed and potatoes October 31 […]