For nearly 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation has evolved to meet the needs of farmers and consumers alike.

Based on yield reports from many areas of the upper Midwest, it is likely that a significant number of corn and soybean producers may qualify for crop insurance indemnity payments in 2024. The excess ...

The deadline to purchase crop insurance for corn and soybeans for the 2025 crop year is March 17. It appears that the 2025 spring price for corn will be similar to 2024; however the soybean price will ...