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Anna-Lisa Laca

When she’s not helping on the dairy, accomplished agriculture journalist Anna-Lisa Laca reports about all things agriculture—online, in social media and in print as the Online and Business Editor for Dairy Today and Top Producer. Laca, who served as Social Media Editor for Farm Journal early in her career, owns and runs a dairy with her husband, Scott, and grew up on a West Coast cow-calf operation. Follow @AnnaLaca1 Friend Anna-Lisa Laca

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"Were the court tasked with the question of whether the new rule represents wise environmental policy or the best approach to protecting water resources that could be supported by scientific data, the result might be different," Seeborg wrote.
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Judge Denies Request to Block New WOTUS
The new rule will be implemented on Monday.
November 11, 2020 12:25 AM
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The second round of payments, valued at $3.625 billion was contingent on continued trade disruptions with China and other trading partners. 
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Perdue Directs FSA To Prioritize MFP Payments
County FSA offices have been directed to prioritize processing of the payments and conclude that by November 22.
November 11, 2020 12:20 AM
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The rule will clear up information on THC testing, procedures for disposing hemp and requirements for licensing. 
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USDA To Release New Hemp Rules
USDA, this week, will release new rules around industrial hemp.
November 11, 2020 12:20 AM
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Losses incurred in 2018 will be paid at 100% of the damages. Losses in 2019 will be paid at 50%.
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Disaster Aid Will Cover 100% of 2018 Losses, 50% of 2019
Farmers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+).
November 11, 2020 12:19 AM
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“They don't want it all blown flat in the field,” she said. “They're hoping they're going to come out a little bit better than last year after Hurricane Florence.”
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North Carolina Farmers Brace for Hurricane Dorian
As the outer bands of hurricane Dorian approach North Carolina, farmers there are in a rush to harvest their crops.
November 11, 2020 12:19 AM
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USDA: Net Farm Income to Decline; Debt, Assets Rise
USDA released net farm income projections for 2018 that call for a $9.8 billion drop from 2017 to $65.7 billion.
November 11, 2020 12:18 AM
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USDA Issues $4.8 Billion In Safety Net Payments
Farmers should start seeing payments this month for the USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs.
November 11, 2020 12:18 AM
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Early Rallies Gone with the Wind After USDA’s Report
USDA added 130 million bushels to the corn that will be on-hand at the start of the 2018/19 marketing year and corn prices dropped 8 cents.
November 11, 2020 12:18 AM
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Economist: Trade War With China Could Go Well Into Next Year
It’s no secret the Chinese economy is struggling. Still, Pro Farmer senior market analyst Rich Posson said he’s concerned the trade war will continue well into next year.
November 11, 2020 12:18 AM
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Floods Highlight Failing Infrastructure System, Need For Reform
Recent levee damage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the failing infrastructure much of the corn belt relies on to bring in inputs and export corn.
November 11, 2020 12:18 AM
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