Ask the ACRE Specialists
I know academics don’t all have “skin” in the game like you real farmers, but most land grant university economists who’ve put the Average Crop Revenue Election program under the microscope conclude that you get a lot of protection for the money when you enroll. Giving up 20 percent of your direct payment (typically about […]
Hail Insurance Rates Down
As spring rolls on, the season of hail storms is fast approaching, and for farmers who plan to buy hail insurance this year, there`s good news. Farm Credit Services Wednesday held a hail seminar to stay up to date with the latest in hail insurance. The most notable change for this season is the price of insurance […]
Congress starts to work early on 2012 Farm Bill
Don’t get too comfortable with the policies and programs contained in the current federal farm bill: That was the message that the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee brought to farmers and ranchers attending a field hearing in Fresno last week. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said farmers should expect “fundamental changes” in farm policy and said […]
