Michigan Farm Bureau wants to see prevented plant acres included in the new trade aid package for farmers. Ernie Birchmeier says while the single country rate for farmers from USDA is intended to not sway planting decisions, it probably will. With prevent plant acres not eligible for the program, Birchmeier says the current planting conditions will force farmers to plant more soybeans to qualify for the program which could have long term market impacts. Michigan Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau are urging Congress to include prevent plant acreage in acres recognized by the Market Facilitation Program.
