risk management agency

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier
Central Region, Kansas, Oklahoma, Regional Roundup, Southern Region

‘Ranch Conversation’ coming to Beaver

Next Ranch Conversation when rural stakeholders can gather to get input and feedback is set for Sept. 26 in Beaver, Oklahoma. Read More

Wheat field (Photo: Alissa Weece)
Crops, Farm Bill, Wheat

A new farm bill essential for wheat growers, NAWG president says

Drought stressed cornstalks
Central Region, Drought, Kansas, Regional Roundup, Weather

USDA to offer aid to drought-impacted ag  producers in Kansas



Kansas Geological Survey estimated reductions of 18% to 32% in pumping of underground water in the High Plains Aquifer in Kansas could extend life of the resource in some areas by a decade. KGS says savings require farmers to reduce water use for irrigating crops in western Kansas. (Allison Kite/Kansas Reflector)

Crop Insurance Discount Program deadline approaching

Livestock (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter.)

USDA launches workshops on livestock risk management products 

(Journal stock photo by Jennifer Theurer.)

Group studying lamb insurance program

Sesame plant in the field. (Photo courtesy of Equinom, Ltd.)

USDA expands crop insurance coverage for sesame nationwide 

(Photo by Sam Craft, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Crop insurance for specialty and organic crops grow as options improve and expand 

(Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

USDA announces new grapevine insurance program to protect against natural hazards 

5 steps to complete after spring planting

  • By Cassie Bable, Farm Production and Conservation Business Center