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Will you cut crop insurance to save costs?
2016-02-19 23:16:12| Corn & Soybean Digest
Low corn prices. Low soybean prices. Cut costs. Save money. We've been reading these headlines a lot over the past months. And they don't seem to be going away. But what's coming up is the deadline for choosing crop insurance. Given low prices and cost cutting, will you cut crop insurance in order to save some money this year? Take our latest poll and let us know. Feel free to comment your thoughts below! No, I'll increase crop insurance to protect my revenue. No, I'll keep the same level. Yes, I'll cut back to save costs. Yes, I'll cut back, but because it's not necessary. I won't utilize crop insurance. Go to result page on submit: 0
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With low prices, crop insurance is a risk management tool
2016-02-16 22:10:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Due to the current tight margins in crop production for the 2016 crop year, some farmers are contemplating reducing crop insurance coverage to save on premium costs. While there may be a small savings in the premium costs per acre, that decision could add considerable risk to the farm operation for the coming year. Focus on Ag read more
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NFU Applauds Presidents Proposed Research Investments, Opposes Crop Insurance Cuts
2016-02-09 21:32:00| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (February 9, 2016) After reviewing the presidents fiscal year 2017 budget proposal, which was released earlier today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement: With a lagging farm economy, low commodity prices and weather challenges, policies that provide
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Online crop insurance decision tools available
2016-02-03 21:04:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: University of Illinois As crop insurance decisions loom for farmers, we expect these two new online tools will help ease the process, says Gary Schnitkey, U of I agricultural economist. read more
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5 Ag stories: Soybean disease resistance, crop insurance, Commodity Classic
2016-01-22 23:29:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
In the 5 ag stories to read this week, see how disease-resistant soybean varieties yielded and check out 2016 at crop insurance premiums vs. 2015. Get some info on the upcoming Commodity Classic, and learn how controlled traffic can benefit your soil. Finally, enjoy a clip of TV show host Steve Harvey talking about growing up on a farm. read more
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