Updated CBO score for House farm bill gets mixed responses

An updated score from the Congressional Budget Office says the House Ag Committee’s farm bill would increase direct spending by $33 billion in the next decade. CBO’s estimate reflects an increase in direct spending for the commodities title and considers the savings from using the Commodity Credit Corporation. The CBO says using CCC funds would…… Continue Reading

Specialty crop growers might take a closer look at ECO crop insurance

A crop insurance agent from Michigan says updates to the Enhanced Coverage Option insurance program from the USDA could work well for specialty crop growers. Cory Blumerick with GreenStone Farm Credit Services says specialty crops like apples, blueberries, grapes and walnuts now qualify, but more details are needed. “We are waiting on the actuaries for…… Continue Reading

Research at Farm for Soy Innovation

Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Chairman Aaron Porter says the Farm for Soy Innovation does important work to improve his bottom line. He also says the experiments and research have helped his farm be more efficient and profitable. The post Research at Farm for Soy Innovation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Spotlight on Soybeans Podcast Ep. 3 | Farm Name Change

  Bay Farm Research Facility has been changed to The Farm for Soy Innovation to better match the Missouri Soybean brand. In this Spotlight on Soybean Podcast, Missouri Soybean Association and Merchandising Council CEO Gary Wheeler says this facility will showcase new soybean products and where they are made, continuing to bring new technology to…… Continue Reading

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