The Livestock Forage Disaster program sign-up deadline is coming by the end of January. Last year’s drought triggered significant payments in most counties of Texas. Read the article for more information about your county’s program and eligibility. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 1/11/2023 – Livestock Forage Disaster Program
In a world where drought, market reports, and geo-political events pressure livestock producers risk management is becoming increasingly important. Faculty from Texas A&M AgriLife and Oklahoma State University came together to produce, “Where’s the Risk: A Livestock Risk Management Handbook.” [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 10/31/2022 – Livestock Risk Management Publication Available
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The 2022 drought has reminded us about its productive, financial, and economic impacts on our business. Today we will review USDA’s Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Program (PRF) which has shown to be an essential tool to support ranchers during these times.
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 10/10/2022 – PRF Decision for Upcoming year
Lack of rainfall in many areas and high fertilizer costs are the two biggest concerns determining bermudagrass hay production this year. Today we will review our District budgets, breakeven prices, and fertilization decision aids for a profitable bermudagrass hay production.
[Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week 6/6/2022 – Bermudagrass Hay Production and Fertilization
The USDA-RMA, has postponed the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Pilot Insurance Program (PRF), better known as the rainfall insurance, until December 1st. Incorporating this risk management tool will help reduce the economic impact of a lack of rainfall in our operations.