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On Tuesday, July 27th, 2021; The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its Risk Management Agency (RMA) will authorize Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to extend deadlines for premium and administrative fee payments, defer and waive the resulting interest accrual and allow other flexibilities to help farmers and ranchers through widespread drought conditions in many parts of the nation.

Farm and Ranch Director Jesse Allen talks with Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy about this news.

Jessica talks with Mr. Crandall about the tight supply and rocketing prices of fertilizer and WHY it's happening. Factors include the effects of COVID-19 and labor issues. They also discuss pros and cons of granular vs. liquid and considerations to make in a year of drought. 

Growing interest in renewable diesel means soybean growers may enjoy continued strong demand.

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Farm Broadcaster Jessica Benson talks with Karl Hoppe about drought and livestock, and how to make those hard decisions when it comes to our herds. 

We recently attended the field day at the Carrington Research Extension Center and got some great input on how to help mitigate stress and make tough decisions about our livestock operations during this time of severe drought. 

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Jesse Allen talks with Cattleman's Beef Board CEO Greg Hanes about the upcoming celebration of 35 years of the Beef Checkoff, their new visionary award and a preview of the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, TN August 10th-12th, 2021!

Farm and Ranch Director Jesse Allen talks with Golden Harvest Soybean Product Manager Stephanie Porter to learn more about the exclusive, new line of Gold Series Soybeans from Golden Harvest! Learn more as well at https://www.goldenharvestseeds.com/gold-series