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  • Navigating the New Crop Insurance Landscape

    Navigating the New Crop Insurance Landscape
    2025/08/21
    Crop insurance expert Alex Offerdahl and Compeer's Cole Patrick break down the game-changing updates to federal crop insurance programs following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. With over two decades in the crop insurance space, Alex explains how increased subsidies are making coverage more affordable while expanding protection options for farmers. Learn about the dramatic changes to Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO), which now offers 90% coverage with 80% government subsidy, and why the elimination of conflicts between crop insurance and FSA programs creates new opportunities. Cole adds insights on how these changes, combined with updated ARC and PLC reference prices, are reshaping farm risk management strategies. Discover practical examples showing how premium costs could drop by half while maintaining the same coverage levels, plus get a roadmap for navigating critical coverage decisions. This episode provides essential guidance for maximizing your farm's financial protection in an uncertain agricultural economy.
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    49 分
  • Weathering the Storm: Climate Resilience for Agriculture

    Weathering the Storm: Climate Resilience for Agriculture
    2025/08/21
    Atmospheric scientist Eric Snodgrass breaks down the weather patterns shaping agriculture in 2025. From record-breaking tornado counts to unprecedented flash flood warnings, Eric explains the science behind this year's extreme weather, including how the Bermuda High pressure system has pumped massive amounts of moisture into the Midwest. Learn about the connection between increased crop populations and local precipitation patterns, why derecho events are becoming more common with a 50% annual chance in Compeer territory, and practical strategies for building farm resilience through soil health management and crop insurance. Eric also shares current yield predictions and harvest outlook, providing essential insights for farmers, ag lenders, and industry professionals navigating today's volatile weather and its economic impacts on agriculture.
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    34 分
  • The New ROI of Sustainability: How Farmers Are Adapting

    The New ROI of Sustainability: How Farmers Are Adapting
    2025/08/21
    Jennifer Coleman from The Directions Group explores how sustainability in agriculture is evolving amid today's challenging economic landscape. Jennifer breaks down the "three-legged stool" of sustainability (environment, production, and economics) and reveals why farmers are demanding faster returns on their sustainability investments. Learn about the current state of practices like no-till farming, cover crops, precision agriculture, and integrated pest management, plus how macroeconomic pressures, policy uncertainties, and labor shortages are reshaping farm decision-making. Through real farmer testimonials from Iowa, Ohio, and Montana, discover how producers are adapting their sustainability strategies, requiring 1-2 year paybacks instead of longer-term investments, while still prioritizing soil health and environmental stewardship. Jennifer also discusses the shift toward service-based models in ag retail, the role of AI and data in farming operations, and why multi-purpose solutions are becoming essential for modern agriculture operations navigating unprecedented uncertainty.
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    38 分