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FREE WEBINAR – EMERGENCY COMMODITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Join Farm Service Agency (FSA) for an overview of the new Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). Through ECAP, FSA is issuing up to $10 billion in direct payments to eligible agricultural producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year to help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. The ECAP application period started on March 19, 2025, and runs through Aug. 15, 2025. During the ECAP producer webinar, FSA staff will provide a program summary and overview to include covered commodities, producer eligibility, payment calculation information, application process, and frequently asked questions.
Event: Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) Webinar
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
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ARCHIVES:
- Finally, ECAP Details are Released | Paul Neiffer
- Secretary Brooke Rollins Sits Down for an Exclusive AgriTalk Interview with Chip Flory
- Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Interaction with the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX)
- Manager’s Bulletin-MGR-25-001 Stacked Income Protection Plan and Supplemental Coverage Option Reporting Requirements for the 2025 Crop Year
HOW DOUBLE-CROP ACRES WILL BE TREATED FOR PAYMENTS
If both commodities raised are in an approved double-crop rotation, acreage for both commodities is eligible for ECAP payments. If the 1,500 acre example farm had 800 corn acres, 400 soybean acres, and 300 wheat acres which were followed by double-crop soybeans it would receive an initial ECAP payment of $54,711.95 ($42.91 x 800 + $29.76 x 700 + $30.69 x 300 = $64,367 x 0.85 = $54,711.95). Learn more…
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from Kathy
Wednesday, April 16, in Lubbock, our very own Kathy proudly represented the Crop Insurance Professionals of America (CIPA) during a roundtable discussion with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins at the USDA Cotton Classification Complex on the Texas Tech campus.
Secretary Rollins joined House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) for a tour and essential discussion focused on the future of American agriculture and the tools our producers rely on, like crop insurance. We’re incredibly grateful for Secretary Rollins’ leadership and advocacy in Washington. Her support is deeply felt by those of us working daily to serve America’s farmers and ranchers.
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Crop Insurance & Ag News for TX & OK Farmers & Ranchers: 04.18.2025
- Purdue: What Consumers Think About Looming Tariffs And Food Prices
- Corn and Soy End the Day Lower | Thursday, April 17, 2025
- USDA Ordered to Release Frozen Conservation, Energy Funds
- Bayer CEO Says Firm May Stop Making Roundup
- Canada Markets Nothing Like a Strong Canola Market to Bring Out Bullish News
- USDA April 1 Cattle on Feed Report April 1 Cattle on Feed Down 2% From Year Ago, Placements Up 5%
- Sort and Cull Dissecting Last Week’s Boxed Beef Bobble
- Minding Ag’s Business | Low-Margin Management Tips
- Ag Interest Rate Snapshot | Farm Credit Rates
- ESA Rule Cuts Habitat Harm Definition | Trump Administration Moves to Cut ‘Harm’ Definition From Endangered Species Act Habitat Rules
- Can autonomy save farming? Equipment companies bet on robots to return profitability to ag.
- Export Report: Corn demand maintains strong pace
- The ‘powder keg’ that could ignite a grain market rally Morning market analysis: Grains mixed overnight ahead of three-day weekend.
- How to beef up your ranch’s biosecurity | Create, implement and evaluate your biosecurity plan for better cattle health.
- Ag Industry Reacts to USDA’s New Rules for $3.1 Billion Climate-Smart Program
- Tax Benefits, Biofuel Future, SNAP Hinge on Internal GOP Battle
- USTR announces fees on Chinese ships at U.S. ports, with some ag relief
- USDA Reiterates Importance of Those Who Can Work, Should Work While Receiving SNAP
- Fruit Consumption Continues To Drop
- USDA Releases Map Showing How Food Prices Have Changed
- AgCareers Finds Listing Salary Is A Key Component When Advertising Open Positions
- How Many Ag & Food Careers Are There?
Crop Insurance & Ag News for TX & OK Farmers & Ranchers: 04.17.2025
- As More Farmers See Initial ECAP Payments Hit, When Should They Expect The Remaining 15%?
- White House Budget Plan Proposes Local FSA, NRCS Office Closures
- California sues Trump over tariffs
- Grains Close Higher | Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Secretary Rollins Visits Lubbock, Texas, to Speak with Ag Community at USDA Cotton Classification Complex
- Federal Agencies Must Release IRA Funds Federal Judge Orders USDA and Other Departments to Release Frozen IRA Dollars
- USDA Cattle on Feed Report Preview Wide Range of Placement Estimates Ahead of April 1 Cattle on Feed Report
- Could December Corn be Nearing a Short-Term Top?
- Plan Would Slash Local FSA Offices Report: FSA, NRCS Face Deep Cuts Under White House Budget Plan for USDA
- Can drones deliver for farmers? New study aims to find out
- How to protect your estate from nursing home costs
- U.S. biofuel industry sees threats to feedstock from Trump tarif
- When will managed money move?
- White House says trade assistance payments are being considered
- USDA cuts concerning for animal health services
- Bayer official: Future of Roundup unknown, no decisions made
- Roundup at a Crossroads: Bayer Lays Out Short-Term Window for Finding a Way Forward with Glyphosate
- Fewer USDA staff can make disaster aid difficult
- Five Things Farmers Need to Know About the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP)
- What Three Factors Sparked the Rally in Grain and Livestock Markets Wednesday?
Crop insurance is essential to the success of farmers and the country. Visit Crop Insurance in America web site.
Ag Happenings
DC Signal to Noise Podcast With Jim Wiesemeyer
Pro Farmer Washington Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer separates the news from the noise in Washington, distilling the week’s news in agriculture down to the developments that will impact your farm and your community. Wiesemeyer, along with host Chip Flory, hits the highlights of the week before turning to interview the key ag leaders and lobbyists in D.C.
A Must Listen Agriculture Focused Podcast Series
Groundwork is a must-listen podcast for policymakers, farmers and ranchers, media, and all interested in agricultural policy. Hear straight from the heartland of America – no filler, just the facts.Make a point to visit the site frequently as the series is updated frequently.
KATHY FOWLER | IN THE NEWS
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Video: Kathy Reports Back on CIPA Meeting and the Status of Farm Bill 2024 |
Crop Insurance Professionals Association (CIPA)
Overview of crop insurance as a risk management tool authored by CIPA. This informative video includes a “cameo” by Kathy.
Celebrating Female Leaders in the Cotton Industry on International Women’s Day
Kathy is profiled in this important article on female leaders in the Cotton industry. Read the article now.
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