FarmGrant Weekly

September 07, 2026 · free USDA roundup for confirmed subscribers

Upcoming USDA program windows

Federal Crop Insurance — Fall Crops (RMA)Varies by county — Sep 30 for winter wheat in many areas
EQIP Application Ranking (NRCS)State-set cutoffs — many in late fall
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) (FSA)Annual signup announced by FSA — typically mid-Jan to late Feb
LFP Filing Deadline (FSA)Mar 01, 2027 · 175d
ARC-CO / PLC Election (FSA)Typically early spring — FSA announces each year
PLC Election (FSA)Typically early spring — FSA announces each year

New from USDA this week

Driving Efficiency in Farm Loan Delivery (FSA Federal Register)
United States Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef (USDA Federal Register)
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (NRCS Federal Register)

USDA-reported prices (Jul 2026)

Corn$4.26/bu
Soybeans$11.60/bu
Wheat$6.06/bu
Hay (all types)$184/ton
Cattle (500 lb+, excl. calves)$246/cwt
Hogs$71.00/cwt
National averages by class. Calves, classes and regions price differently — your local market will vary.

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