Agri-Plan

06/04/2026

USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States

“The affected animal is a 3-week-old calf and larvae were identified in its umbilical area. To date, there have been no further detections…

USDA and Texas officials are taking immediate action to contain and eradicate NWS from the United States, following the strategies and actions outlined in the NWS Response Playbook.”

View the full press release here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

NWS Response Playbook:https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-response-playbook.pdf

Learn more about New World screwworm at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

06/02/2026

FSA is strengthening the farm safety net thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that adds up to 30 million new base acres nationwide. Landowners have the opportunity to review and consider base acre increases in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs beginning with the 2026 and future crop years.

Landowners – Visit fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc for more information on accessing your base allocation summary. Make sure you review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in ARC or PLC by Aug. 31, 2026. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-26-2026/usda-announces-base-acre-increase-opportunity-agriculture-risk-price

05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Two-day rainfall totals show beneficial precipitation across much of the region, especially in western and central counties. Several mesonet stations reported over 2 inches of rain, led by a 2.88-inch total at the Coyanosa mesonet.

05/21/2026

This should lead to faster payments and increased transparency!

(Washington, D.C., April 30, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) is upgrading the source for rainfall data used in several Federal crop insurance programs, moving from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center (...

05/19/2026

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If you’re a CURRY COUNTY graduating senior, don’t forget to apply for the Curry County Farm and Livestock Bureau’s Graduating High School Senior Scholarship.

This year, CCFLB will be awarding TWO Curry County seniors with a scholarship valued up to $1000.

🗓️Deadline to apply: JUNE 1, 2026

🔗Link to application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1icMACEiDFLtSqwI7KfyNb2YvtsEuoqvQ/view?usp=sharing

📧 Email completed applications to [email protected]

05/15/2026

Farming has always been a gamble against Mother Nature.

With rising input costs and market volatility, a single weather event doesn't just ruin a season, it can threaten a multi-generational legacy.

Crop insurance is the stabilizing force that allows American farmers to stay in business, even when the unexpected hits.

It’s more than a policy; it’s a public-private partnership that:
✅ Protects 561 million+ acres of American soil.
✅ Ensures farmers can secure the credit they need to plant next year.
✅ Safeguards our national food security.

When we invest in crop insurance, we invest in the hands that feed us. Let’s keep America growing!🌾

05/14/2026

El Niño is likely to emerge soon (82% chance in May-July 2026) and continue through Northern Hemisphere winter 2026-27 (96% chance in December 2026 – February 2027). An Watch remains in effect. https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml