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Blue states file motion to cut off USDA's funding conditions

Capital Press

Beef imports up 18% year-over-year and 61% since 2022—if you're finishing cattle, watch those prices tight. Meanwhile, eastern Corn Belt got wet in March while other regions stayed dry; check your local forecast before spring applications. Fertilizer costs still high, so deep soil testing may cut input spending before you buy.

Auctions

Four regional auctions hit the block same day—Humeston IA, Athens GA, Sidney MT, Vienna MO—all April 1st. Cattle operations across the Plains and Southeast may find competitive bidding that day; check which sale matches your herd type and haul distance before loading.

Market Prices

Livestock as of 03/31/2026 (USDA daily)

Grants & Funding

Up to $50 million available for disaster repairs to community facilities—public bodies, nonprofits, and tribes may cover 75% of project costs. Check Community Facilities Program if you operate through a cooperative or local entity that took storm damage. No direct individual farmer access here, but your co-op or water district may qualify.

Recent USDA Awards

Lincoln County snagged $191M for watershed work—biggest payout this round. Texas cotton growers: $8M went to boll weevil eradication. Fire districts and California ag got $8.7M and $6.2M respectively for wildfire defense and pest control. Check if your county or state programs filed for any of these—could mean cost-share dollars for your infrastructure or land management.

Subsidy Payments

$16.2 billion in farm subsidies flowed nationwide last year, with top payouts concentrating in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota—mostly corn and soybean operations. If you're in the Corn Belt or run a commodity crop, check your county's totals against neighbors; margins shift based on what Washington sends your way.

Drought Status

Corn and soybean operations in the High Plains and Upper Midwest facing severe drought may qualify for USDA's Livestock Forage Disaster Program if forage losses hit 40% or higher—check your county's status this week, as documentation deadlines run tight once you file a claim.

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