
Got too much milk? Here’s how dairy farmers can combat milk overproduction
Milk prices for farmers are dropping again, dairy producers are sweating, and the average consumer might be noticing higher prices for milk at the grocery store. But the outcome may not make much sense considering these trends: thousands of gallons of precious milk...

Don’t let drops in milk prices get you down. Here are 2 things dairy farmers can do.
We’re more than halfway through 2023 and we're already seeing further drops in milk prices. In such a climate, it can be hard for some dairy farmers to stay positive. (Although, if you have the right business strategies and crop insurance products built into your...

Crop insurance premium rebates: here’s how dairy farmers can get paid to protect their fields
If you’re a dairy farmer in Wisconsin with land to spare, or you’re already a dairy farmer and row cropper (or produce your own livestock feed on-farm), there may be a good chance—and future opportunities— to get some money back into your pocket. Crop insurance...

Long-Term Dairy Industry Outlook is Bright
2022 for the dairy industry was one matter. For 2023, the year’s trends look to be taking dairy farmers on a completely different path. With milk and dairy production generally on the rise, and with feed costs as high as they are, it looks like the dairy industry...

Outlook on Crop Insurance in the Hemp Industry
Hemp is fast becoming a major — even feature — cash crop in our country. From fiber and industrial hemp to CBD/floral hemp, seed hemp, and grain hemp for food or therapeutic uses, this tall green annual is here to stay as an important crop that requires protection and...

April 2023 Storms: A Reminder of the Importance of Hail Insurance for Farms
Right in time for hail season, April 2023 set a strong precedent for the famously hail-heavy month, according to many reports on the aftermath of several severe spring weather storms. Table of Contents • The scope of the damage• Should farmers have expected storms...

All About Hail Insurance: What You Get Out of the Deal (Hint: It Covers More Than Just Hail Damage)
March is here, and that means April is not too far around the corner. For row croppers, orchard growers, and the like, this means the hail season is not too far behind, along with certain choice deadlines for getting hail crop insurance lined up before you start...

Is Hail Getting Worse? | Statistics About Hailstorms, Agriculture, and Why Crop Insurance Matters
Is hail getting worse? Should you worry more about potential crop damage, your insurance coverage, and the longevity of your business when it comes to this icy weather event? Table of Contents • According to insurance statistics, hail insurance claims are going up. •...