Reality TV star and Missouri farmer Steven A. McBee Sr. was released early
from federal prison after a crop insurance fraud conviction, as a related
asset-transfer lawsuit continues.
4^McBee Freed More Than 1 Year Early
Farmers and agricultural groups are pressing senators to advance the farm
bill as Republicans prepare for another committee vote Wednesday, while SNAP
provisions remain a major obstacle to final passage.
BFarmers Make Final Farm Bill Push
Widespread rains improved pasture and range conditions across several
major beef states, especially the Plains, while drier weather worsened
conditions in Missouri, Kentucky, Florida and North Dakota.
BRainfall Aids Pastures Across Plains
A new Livestock Risk Protection endorsement for breeding heifers is being
developed as USDA looks to help cattle producers manage the financial risk of
rebuilding the U.S. herd.
=^A New Safety Net for Heifers
Surety companies that paid Hansen-Mueller Co. farmer bond claims seek
priority over BMO Bank for disputed grain proceeds, arguing the funds belong to
producers, not the bankruptcy estate.
1^Who Gets Hansen-Mueller Grain Funds?
