Author Archives: Keith Good

Bloomberg writers Gillian Tan and Katie Roof reported this week that, “Indoor farming startup Plenty Inc. is in talks to raise $100 million or more in a fresh round of funding, according to people familiar with the matter. “SoftBank’s Vision Fund is in discussions to lead a new fundraising round for Plenty at or below… Continue Reading

A news release on Friday from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) stated that, “[RMA] is authorizing additional flexibilities due to coronavirus while continuing to support producers, working through Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to deliver services, including processing policies, claims and agreements. These flexibilities include: enabling producers to send notifications and reports electronically, extending the date… Continue Reading

A news release yesterday from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the acceptance of more than 3.4 million acres in the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup recently completed, the first general signup enrollments since 2016. Through CRP, farmers and ranchers receive an annual rental payment for establishing… Continue Reading

A news release today from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “[FSA] county offices are open by phone appointment only until further notice, and FSA staff are available to continue helping agricultural producers with program signups, loan servicing and other important actions. Additionally, FSA is relaxing the loan-making process and adding flexibilities for servicing… Continue Reading

DTN writer Todd Neeley reported yesterday that, “EPA’s interim registration approval of glyphosate in January now faces its first court challenge, as a number of food safety, farm worker and environmental groups have asked a federal appeals court to review the decision. “The Rural Coalition, Organizacion en California de Lideres Campesinas, Farmworker Association of Florida,… Continue Reading

An update yesterday from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) stated that, “United States honey production in 2019 totaled 157 million pounds, up 2 percent from 2018. There were 2.81 million colonies producing honey in 2019, down 1 percent from 2018. Yield per colony averaged 55.8 pounds, up 2 percent from the 54.5 pounds… Continue Reading

An update today from USDA stated that, “As proactive health measures are put in effect nationwide to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the USDA is taking measures to ensure the safety of its employees and customers. As a result, access to certain facilities may be limited while remaining open for business. All service center visitors wishing to… Continue Reading

DTN writer Todd Neeley reported yesterday that, “The first settlement payments for farmers in the Syngenta corn class action lawsuit are expected to be sent out sometime this week, according to an announcement from attorneys representing farmers in the case. “A majority of farmers can expect total payments exceeding $5,000, according to a news release… Continue Reading