
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. •...

Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) and Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) For Crop Insurance: What Are They? And Do You Need One?
Farmers need all the crop insurance and protection they can get in their line of work —especially row crop growers. This is why, over the last 10 years, new and innovative coverage options for farmers have been introduced to both enhance and supplement what’s already...

The Different Types of Dairy and Livestock Insurance: Which Kind Should You Get?
So, you’re running a livestock operation. Maybe you’re focusing only on meat or dairy or all of the above, perhaps even juggling those alongside some row cropping and looking into more coverage. Table of Contents First of All: There Is No “One Size Fits All” Insurance...

5 Things Crop Insurance Will Protect You From – and 3 Things It Won’t (And What To Do Instead)
Should I get crop insurance? Will the costs be worth it for me and my business? Many farmers have these questions at first, especially if they’re starting new businesses or just beginning to grow. Table of Contents 1. Loss of revenue 2. Adverse weather events 3. Loss...