USDA Announces CFAP Changes, Payments Starting in April

Insurance and Weather

Reinsurance companies don’t care much about political or cultural debates over climate change and weather. They are now in the process of pricing in climate risks, requiring climate mitigation actions, and lobbying governments to cooperate to prevent loss years like 2020.

USDA Announces CFAP Changes, with Additional Payments Starting in April

USDA will move forward with $20 per acre payments for price-trigger crops outlined in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) round three approved under the December appropriations bill with checks going out starting in April.

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#FJFieldFieldDays: Ebook: Tips for Planting Soybeans Earlier

There’s no doubt planting soybeans early can increase yield, but we’re still in the learning stages. These four tips will help you select varieties, row spacing, population and weed control strategies for early planted soybeans.