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Margin Protection: Risk Management for Price and Cost Changes

Sep 13, 2021 | Crop Insurance

Margin Protection reduces risk better than any other subsidized product on the market, especially for those whose yields are consistent with or higher than the county in which they farm.

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Oct 2, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Corn now a week ahead; soybeans slightly less advanced

Soybean harvest also has advanced, while grain sorghum is slightly behind average.

Sep 24, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Combines – and planters – rolling

Harvest of corn and soybeans is ahead of average in our service area.

Sep 12, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Whopping yields: Too good to be true?

Iowa and Nebraska are among seven states projected to see record high yields for both crops.

Sep 10, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Busheling through 2018: The Difference Yield and Federal MFP Payments Make on Farm Income

What do these scenarios tell us about the potential for profitability?

Sep 5, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Steady as she goes

Crop conditions continue to favor one of the best harvest on record.

May 2, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Slow start to 2018 season; prevent-plant and replant odds increasing

This timely reminder takes you through the steps you must follow in order to claim crop insurance.

Mar 28, 2018 | Crop Insurance

Strive to Improve Crop Risk Management

We’ve got an overview of strategies and tips for improving your bottom line from our GrowingOn® meetings.

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Dec 12, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Knowing Your Cost of Production Can Lead to Sound Management Decisions

We introduce you to “Joe Farmer” to illustrate the power of knowing your production cost.

Jun 27, 2017 | Crop Insurance

No Worries about Winter Wheat; Spring Wheat is the Concern

Forty-one percent of winter wheat has been harvested in the 18 reporting states, well ahead of the 39 percent average.

Mar 27, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Conjecture regarding wheat freeze damage overblown?

Drought and possible disease pressure are more concerning for many eastern Kansas producers.

Mar 6, 2017 | Crop Insurance

Getting Your Crop Insurance In Order

Are you optimizing your insurance for the amount you are spending?

Feb 16, 2017 | Crop Insurance

When the Pennies Matter

Tight margins highlight the full value of crop insurance by providing protection at a time when income from every bushel is critical to a producer’s bottom line.

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