The RMA employs the FN rating to reduce the APH yields used for crop insurance policies. This year’s problem with the FN scores is in addition to the low yields of recent drought years, putting the APH rating at risk for several years ahead. However, there are several appeals to make an accommodation.Weather patterns this year in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) wheat-producing region may be creating a longer-term crop insurance problem. Temperature fluctuations have caused some wheat harvests to be delayed, which exposes the crop to another risk. When left in the field after it is otherwise fully matured, the grain may start to germinate in the head. Wet weather also causes this to occur. The longer the grain germinates, the greater the formati...
What You Need to Know Today: A third U.S. border crossing (Columbus, New Mexico) has reopened to Mexican cattle imports following nearly two years of restrictions related to New World screwworm. The reopening could gradually improve feeder cattle availability, although more than 60 confi...
Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Bangladesh has asked the USA for technical assistance to improve grain storage and strengthen quality testing of imported grains. Of major importance to Bangladesh is the “technology to improve grain preservation and grain s...
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