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USDA commences trade reciprocity trip to Vietnam

Feedstuffs

USDA disaster relief now available for wildfire damage in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma—check eligibility for your operation. Simultaneously, fertilizer prices remain elevated; Missouri State Extension advises adjusting potassium and phosphorus applications to protect margins. Cotton growers face continued financial strain from high inputs and interest costs heading into 2026.

Auctions

Four major livestock auctions run same day—March 23rd in Virginia, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Iowa. Wytheville, Faith, El Reno, and Russell markets typically move feeder cattle and breeding stock. Worth checking your preferred yard's pre-sale catalog early to see what kind of volume and quality is coming through.

Market Prices

Livestock as of 03/20/2026 (USDA daily)

Grants & Funding

Up to $50 million available through Community Facilities Disaster Repair Grants covering 75% of project costs for eligible public bodies and tribes—check if your local cooperative or ag service organization qualifies. Veterinary Services grants also open through April 2026 if you're funding rural vet services. Neither program is direct to individual farmers, but your county extension or farm co-op may be eligible.

Recent USDA Awards

Lincoln County landed $191M for watershed protection work, while wildfire defense grants are pushing $8.7M in some districts and boll weevil programs distributed $8M. Check if your county qualifies for these active payouts—watershed and pest control dollars are moving now.

Subsidy Payments

$16.2B in farm subsidies flowed nationally last year, with top payments concentrated in Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska. Corn and soybean operations captured the bulk. Check your county's take—yours may rank higher than you think.

Drought Status

USDA drought monitor shows 30% of continental U.S. in abnormal dryness or worse conditions—enough to trigger LFP payments in some counties and may affect your crop insurance indemnity calculations. Check your county's status before filing claims; eligibility thresholds shift weekly.

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