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High Plains Ag Week – 5/31/23 – Dual-Purpose Annual Forage Insurance Program

May 31, 2023 by pancho.abello

(Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

With summer approaching, it’s time to consider the Dual-Purpose Annual Forage Insurance Program for our next season’s wheat operations (deadline: July 15). The program has shown long-term positive results for wheat producers in many places in Texas. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss the features and advantages of this program, highlighting how it can benefit farmers across the state. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 5/31/23 – Dual-Purpose Annual Forage Insurance Program

Filed Under: Business Management, Crops, Forage, High Plains Ag Week

High Plains Ag Week – 3/1/2023 – Wheat Grain vs. Gain

March 1, 2023 by pancho.abello

Dryland wheat grain and forage conditions in our area are better than last year but still not the best.  The Wheat and Small Grain Decision Aids will help you analyze the best alternative for your wheat fields according to your expected yields, production costs, equipment, and other variables. [Read more…] about High Plains Ag Week – 3/1/2023 – Wheat Grain vs. Gain

Filed Under: Business Management, Cattle, Drought, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Livestock, Risk Management, Uncategorized, Wheat

High Plains Ag Week – 1/11/2023 – Livestock Forage Disaster Program

January 11, 2023 by casey.matzke

 

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

Filed Under: Cattle, Diaster Program, Drought, Forage, Livestock, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources Tagged With: Cattle, Disaster Program, Drought, Forage, Livestock

High Plains Ag Week 10/31/2022 – Livestock Risk Management Publication Available

October 31, 2022 by justin.benavidez

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

Filed Under: Ag Policy, Cattle, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Marketing Plan, Risk Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources

High Plains Ag Week 10/10/2022 – PRF Decision for Upcoming year

October 10, 2022 by justin.benavidez

(Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

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.

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Filed Under: Ag Policy, Business Management, Cattle, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Risk Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Resources, Uncategorized

High Plains Ag Week 6/6/2022 – Bermudagrass Hay Production and Fertilization

June 6, 2022 by justin.benavidez

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.

 

 

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Filed Under: Business Management, Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Risk Management, Uncategorized

High Plains Ag Week 11/15/2021 – Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Program Review

November 15, 2021 by justin.benavidez

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.

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Filed Under: Forage, High Plains Ag Week, Risk Management

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