Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:19PM CDT
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce said landowners should start to receive notifications within the next month about whether they have farmland eligible for enrollment in base acres. Fordyce also acknowledged at least some local county offices are facing staffing challenges.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:58AM CDT
Family farms and ranches face substantial risks. Building resilience requires valuing family bonds over business preservation, exploring all options openly, reframing difficulties positively and maintaining realistic optimism while confronting harsh realities.