Farm Bill Programs and Workshop December 1-5

2014 FARM BILL SAFETY NET CHOICES & SIGN-UP

UI Website - The University of Idaho CALS Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology has launched a new website to provide information on new programs available under the 2014 Farm Bill.  Here is a link to this informative website…

http://web.cals.uidaho.edu/idahoagbiz/2014-farm-bill-resources-for-crop-producers/

FARM BILL / CROP INSURANCE WORKSHOPS on DEC. 1-5

Sponsored by the University of Idaho Extension, USDA Farm Service Agency, USDA Risk Management Agency, Idaho Barley Commission, American Malting Barley Association and Grain Craft

AGENDA:

·         Lessons learned from 2014 sprout damage & why it matters to maltsters and millers

·         Crop Insurance – review of barley and wheat policy coverage and changes coming in 2016

·         Farm Bill – overview of key provisions & on-line decision tools to compare PLC and ARC

·         Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO)  - how it works for 2015 barley and spring wheat

SCHEDULE : 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dec. 1 – Ashton Community Center/Library

Dec. 2 – Idaho Falls –Shilo Inn?

Dec. 3 – Pocatello – Red Lion Hotel

Dec. 4 – Burley – Burley Inn

Dec. 5 – Twin Falls – Red Lion Canyon Springs Hotel ?

Kelly

Kelly L Olson, Administrator

Idaho Barley Commission

208-334-2090

Fax: 208-334-2335

kolson@idahobarley.org