Agricultural Insurance for Colorado

USDA Rule Makes it Easier for Farmers to Get Payments

The final rule went into effect June 2 and will begin with the 2026 crop year. Under the new guidance, each equal owner who is actively engaged in farming may qualify for a separate payment limit, rather than the entity being treated as a single recipient.

Beef-on-Dairy Revenue Has Quadrupled in Four Years. Is It the Saving Grace for Today’s Soft Milk Prices?

When cheese prices weaken, Class III milk prices typically follow. In recent weeks, cheese prices fell 19 cents, a move that translated into roughly a $1.90 decline in Class III milk. Whey prices slipped another 2 cents, trimming about 10 cents more from the market and helping push the June Class III contract down more than $2 in just a matter of weeks.

U.S. Screwworm Case Puts Ranchers on Alert, Rallies Cattle Prices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed late on Wednesday that New World screwworm was detected in a Texas calf after the pest advanced north through Mexico over the past year.

Diesel Prices Are Breaking Records Across Multiple States, And Relief May Not Come in 2026

Diesel prices are just 20 cents from a record high, with multiple states already setting new records. Experts warn relief is uncertain as prices could remain elevated through 2026.

Farmer sentiment sours on input costs increases, Iran war concerns

Farmers are feeling the pinch from higher fertilizer and input prices, driven in part from Iran war-induced volatility.