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The Farm Bill helps farmers weather downswings in commodity prices, yes. But it also protects waterways and forests, provides groceries for needy people and supports the development of markets for

With the highest milk prices in years, or even decades, 2022 has been exhilarating for dairy farmers. Yet, margin volatility is still a major concern despite the high milk price. The figure below depi,Hoard's Dairyman Intel

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have u

The New Jersey Legislature approved several farm-related bills on Monday to close out the 2020-2021 legislative session.

The enrollment period for the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage program has opened, and dairy farmers who wish to participate have until Feb. 18.

Risk management helps avoid bad outcomes The term risk management has become an integral part of the dairy lexicon in the last decade, and its merits have never been more obvious than during the wild swings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the April 21 Hoard’s Dairyman DairyLivestream, the University of Wisconsin’s Mark Stephenson described risk management not as a way to make money but rather as an opportunity to avoid having a really bad outcome. “What I want to always tell a gr...

You know it’s been a rough one when people start talking about turning to a new year while it’s still September. Those souls, tempest-tossed and woebegone, are a few days from getting their wish and being rid of 2020. But changing the calendar won’t magically wave away the changes of the past year. 2021 will begin with high unemployment, muted demand from restaurants, a nationwide vaccination program that is just getting started, and a handsome U.S. sovereign debt. Here are some ...