March 11, 2010

Resources

2008 SURE Program Analysis - Iowa State UniversityThis is an analysis and example of the SURE program by Iowa State University Ag Economist William Edwards.2008 Farm Bill Disaster Assistance - Ohio State UniversityThis is a presentation from Carl Zulauf, Ag Economist at Ohio State University.SURE and ACRE Analysis - CARDThis is an informative piece by Chad Hart of ISU's (CARD) Center for Agricultural and Rural Development.ACRE Program Summary - Iowa State University ExtensionSteve Johnson lays out a summary of the new ACRE program.2009 ACRE & SURE ProgramThis is a webcast (video) presented by Steve Johnson of Iowa State University - Polk County Extension OfficeACRE Program Q&A - University of IllinoisQuestion & Answer on the ACRE program from University of IllinoisUSDA Farm Bill Summary SURE & ACRE Program Analysis - KSUDr. Art Barnaby from Kansas State University discusses the SURE and ACRE Programs in the new Farm Bill.ACRE Program Q&AThis is a nice Q&A by University of Illinois. 1/9/09Production Evidence for the ACRE Program (23 pages)This is a link to FSAs guidelines for proving production evidence to FSA for enrollment in the ACRE program.

Chicago Board of TradeNews and market data from CBOTChicago Mercantile ExchangeDelayed quotes and other news from CMEKansas City Board of TradeLatest quotes available onlineMinneapolis Grain ExchangeDaily market updates and other market news postings from MinneapolisNew York Mercantile Exchange

Important DatesFind the important crop insurance dates and deadlines here.Biotechnology Endorsement Qualifying Hybrids DatabaseThis is the resource for identifying those corn seed hybrid numbers that will qualify for the Biotechnology Endorsement (BE).Biotech Endorsement ExpandedThe 2009 Biotechnology Endorsement (BE) has been expanded to more states and more hybrid seed genetics.Current RMA Premium SubsidiesRMAs posted premium subsidies are found here.Major changes to Revenue Plan Limits for 2009Changes affecting CRC, RA & GRIP policies.Increased CAT fees for 2009CAT administrative fees raised from $100 per crop/county to $300 for 2009.Revenue Insurance Price Discovery PageRMA tracks and posts the revenue plan prices here as they are discovered.New Strict "Controlled Business" LawsThe 2008 Farm Bill mandates a limit on a producer writing their own crop insurance.RMAs Farm Risk PlanningA new RMA site with helpful information for producers.

Iowa State University Extension Crop-Hail InformationThis "Disaster Recovery" page can inform and assist producers who have sustained crop-hail damage.