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Will this week's milk reports change prices?

Farm Progress

Dairy prices may move Tuesday and Friday on USDA reports—strong demand is holding milk in a narrow band that could shift wider either way. Watch those report dates if you're pricing milk contracts or planning feed buys this week.

Auctions

Four major livestock auctions running same day—March 16th across VA, ND, OK, and IA. Wytheville, Bowman, El Reno, and Russell markets all active. Check your regional sale for feeder cattle and breeding stock pricing before you buy or sell; these markets usually draw solid volume that moves prices.

Market Prices

Livestock as of 03/16/2026 (USDA daily)

Grants & Funding

REAP grants help farmers cover renewable energy and efficiency upgrades with no spending cap listed. Disaster Water Grants and Community Facilities grants ($50M available, up to 75% of project costs) target public bodies and nonprofits, not individual operations. Check REAP first if you're looking at solar, wind, or equipment efficiency—application package is live at grants.gov.

Recent USDA Awards

Wildfire defense grants are pushing $8.7M out to Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District, while Texas Boll Weevil Eradication just landed $8.0M for pest control. If you're in fire-prone country or cotton country, check if your district or co-op applied—money's moving now.

Subsidy Payments

$16.2 billion flowed to farmers nationally last year, with top counties in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota pulling in $50M+ each. Your county's share may vary wildly depending on crop mix and acreage enrolled. Check FSA records to see what you left on the table.

Drought Status

USDA drought relief payments may hit $2.36 billion under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, with signup windows closing soon in some states. Severe drought (D3-D4) across the High Plains could make you eligible for LFP or trigger crop insurance payouts if yields drop 15% or more. Check your county's drought classification now—it determines what you can claim and when.

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