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

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Kansas impacted by drought. Read More

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)
Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Crop Insurance Discount Program deadline approaching

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

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