Farm Bill Program Enrollment Video Resources Available
February 17, 2020
The Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has published video resources on farm bill details for producers as the March 15 deadline for new program enrollment decisions approaches.
Cornhusker Economics: An Illustration of Farm Program Decisions and Impacts
October 30, 2019
While the ARC and PLC programs were carried over from the 2014 Farm Bill with relatively modest changes, the substantial drop in market prices and outlook since 2014 pointed toward a widespread shift in enrollment away from ARC and toward PLC due to the increased relevance of the price safety net. However, with this year’s extreme weather events, concerns over crop production, and hopes for improved trade prospects, there has been some recovery in commodity prices that could affect farm program supports and producer preferences. The author looks at various program options and the impacts of selecting them.
Extension, FSA to Host Farm Bill Education Meetings Across Nebraska
October 30, 2019
Nebraska Extension and the USDA Farm Service Agency in Nebraska will host a series of Farm Bill Education meetings from late November to mid-December to help producers as they begin to make farm-bill related program decisions.
Farm Bill Education Meeting Oct. 24 in Kimball
October 17, 2019
While the ARC and PLC programs under the new farm bill are similar to those in the previous farm bill, a few program changes coupled with changes in market conditions and outlook could significantly impact producer decisions. More farm bill meetings are scheduled for November through December.
K-State, UNL Join for 2018 Farm Bill Conferences
January 30, 2018
The new 2018 Farm Bill is coming together and experts are beginning to see the form it will take. Starting in February and extending into early March, economists from the Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics are partnering with the University of Nebraska extension to bring the latest information on the new farm bill to a conference near you.