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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No longer will county averages be used for all farms, instead values will be designated for irrigated and dryland acres.
Ag Policy
Three Title 1 Changes To Watch
The House Ag Committee released their version of the 2018 farm bill on Thursday, which includes several changes to the Ag Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.
November 18, 2020 09:02 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
Ag Policy
Omnibus Bill Includes 199A “Grain Glitch” Change
The omnibus spending bill before Congress this week does include a change to Section 199A of the President’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
November 18, 2020 09:01 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
The bean-to-corn price ratio has been as low as 2.25:1 this year.
Hog Production
The Pros And Cons Of Alternative Lending
Alternative lending can help farmers who are in a pinch, but it’s important to understand the risks and rewards involved.
November 18, 2020 08:59 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
The crossroads of stewardship and welfare.
Hog Production
Road Map for Animal Well-Being
The crossroads of stewardship and welfare
November 10, 2020 11:14 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
The revised language agreed upon by the House Decorats will need to be voted on by the Mexican and Canadian governments.
Ag Policy
Ag Industry, Rural Lawmakers Praise Democratic USMCA Movement
On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her plan to vote next week on the USMCA. That announcement was met with praise and optimism by ag industry groups and rural lawmakers alike.
November 10, 2020 11:14 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
Hog Production
Ag Industry On Northey Confirmation: Finally
The agriculture industry was pleased with the Senate vote to confirm Bill Northey for a post at USDA.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
Ag Policy
Markets Now: The Best, Worst Case Scenarios For Tariff Impact
Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing and Doug Werling of Bower Trading hash it out with U.S. Farm Report host Tyne Morgan on this week’s Markets Now.
November 10, 2020 11:09 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
Hog Production
Negotiate Ahead of Interest Rate Hikes
Not happy with your interest rate? Ask for a better one--now!
November 10, 2020 11:08 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
“Before you make that final decision, make sure you discuss that with someone you have a lot of faith in from a character perspective,” he says. “Get someone else’s opinion.”
Ag Policy
Should You Take An MFP Payment?
For several weeks, farmers have been debating amongst each other the virtue of taking a Market Facilitation Program payment.
November 10, 2020 11:05 PM
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Anna-Lisa Laca
Dairy producers who were in business as of June 1, 2019, will receive a $0.20 per hundredweight payment on production history, and hog producers will receive an $11 per head.
Ag Policy
MFP 2019: Payments Range From $15 to $150 Per Acre
After months of uncertainty and murky details, the agency announced per acre payments will vary by county but will range from $15 to $150.
November 10, 2020 11:05 PM
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