Dr. Michael Diliberto
LSU AgCenter Economist
The attached Agricultural Policy and Market Situation Newsletter (Volume IV, Issue 1) contains a summary of agricultural policy happenings from the recent quarter (January 1st through March 31st).
Newsletter topics include the following:
An overview on carbon markets and climate smart agriculture;
Summary of the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report for the 2021/22 crop year;
Recent agricultural labor legislation;
Washington D.C.’s agricultural agenda; and
Corn, soybean, rice, cotton, and sugar market commentary.