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% […]
January USDA Reports Commentary

January USDA Reports Commentary

January USDA Reports

January USDA Reports

Farmer Bridge Assistance Payment Rates

USDA announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance payment rates on Dec. 31. USDA is expected to send producers a pre-filled application via email or mail. Producers should review the application and submit it through the local FSA or online. Payments are expected to be made by February 28. The FBA payment limit is $155,000 per producer. […]
Farmer Bridge Assistance Payment Rates

USDA announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance payment rates on Dec. 31. USDA is expected to send producers a pre-filled application via email or mail. Producers should review the application and submit it through the local FSA or online. Payments are expected to be made by February 28. The FBA payment limit is $155,000 per producer. […]
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 […]