How Weather Patterns Are Changing the Landscape of Farm Insurance

How Weather Patterns Are Changing the Landscape of Farm Insurance

Farmers have always worked at the mercy of the weather—but in recent years, unpredictable climate patterns have created new challenges that go far beyond the typical seasonal swings. As storms become stronger, droughts last longer, and temperature extremes grow more common, the role of insurance in your operation has shifted from “safety net” into a […]

A Closer Look at the Costs of Tariffs to American Farmers

A Closer Look at the Costs of Tariffs to American Farmers

Recently, tariffs have increasingly become a tool in U.S. trade policy, aimed at protecting domestic industries and negotiating international trade deals. Often regarded as a means to bolster American economic strength, the impact of tariffs on certain sectors – particularly agriculture – can prove to be disruptive. American farmers know that tariffs mean lost marketing […]

Over the Hedge: Reduce Your Risk with Commodity Futures

Over the Hedge Reduce Your Risk with Commodity Futures

You remember the commodity price boom during Covid, right? I’ll bet you do! You probably celebrated windfall profits during that time. Those years are in the past though, and  now you’re most likely feeling the sting of low crop prices coupled with increased operating costs. How are you to properly manage the financial side of […]