USDA under the Biden administration boosted the Conservation Reserve Program acreage by 4.4 million acres to hit roughly 25.9 million acres. USDA officials noted overall sign up for new enrollment is limited because of the farm bill cap of 27 million acres. Producers have until June 6 to apply for General CRP though they may be able to take longer to sign up for Continuous CRP. We also breakdown the average payments for each program.
The National Grain and Feed Association joined with 38 other leading agricultural organizations asking Congress to prioritize the reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation programs.
Day 1 of the Wheat Quality Council's 67th Annual Hard Winter Wheat Tour concluded Tuesday, May 13, with a total weighted average yield estimate of 50.5 bushels per acre (bpa).
