ARC and PLC more prominent in 2025 risk management

A crop insurance specialist suggests Title I Commodity programs should play a bigger part in risk management in 2025. Cole Patrick with Compeer Financial says Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage are designed to be more effective when markets are down. “Where they are going to come into play is when these commodity prices…Continue Reading

Ear flex key to reducing plant populations

An agronomist with LG Seeds says some farmers may be looking to reduce plant populations in 2025 to save on the bottom line. Samantha Agnotti, who’s based in Wisconsin, says it’s a solid strategy when selecting the correct corn hybrid. “There’s gonna be hybrids that are gonna flex better than others.”  She says, “Let’s look…Continue Reading

“Definitely some concern” about Trump tariff threats among Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association members

Ag groups are anxious to see how the incoming administration handles trade policy. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says it’s unclear whether President-elect Trump will follow through on tariff threats made throughout his campaign. “We don’t know enough at this point, but there is definitely some concern. We don’t want to see…Continue Reading

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