Risk Management
The beef industry has spent years studying what can go wrong. A new evidence map shows what we’ve learned and where the next questions may need to come from.
As geopolitical headwinds, herd liquidation and feed volatility drive livestock markets, here is a breakdown of how the 12-state CME Feeder Cattle Index connects local auctions to futures and LRP insurance.
People, insurance and having a plan in place are easy to overlook, but they can have a big impact when the unexpected happens.
USDA says its new package will help rebuild the cow herd, expand processing and support ranchers with risk management tools and disaster recovery flexibility.
Understanding market risk is necessary, but managing the pathway from recognition to response is what keeps farming operations in business.
From 1,800-lb fed cattle to 52-week cull cow coverage, the USDA’s latest insurance revisions offer livestock producers more flexibility to manage market volatility.
Learn how recent updates to Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) make it easier to insure unborn calves and protect equity across the entire beef supply chain.
With algorithmic trading reacting to headlines in seconds, cattle producers must rethink how they measure, manage and survive price swings. From 30 to 300 head, producers are using LRP to secure a floor price while staying flexible in a volatile, high-value market.
University of Arkansas’ James Mitchell explains the cost of price risk in 2026 could be no different than last fall.
Risk management isn’t about eliminating all risk but strategically navigating market uncertainties.
With cattle values at record highs, Livestock Risk Protection offers producers a risk management tool. Learn what it covers and how it works.
Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance has become a key risk management tool for ranchers and forage producers looking to protect themselves against the unpredictability of rainfall. However, like all insurance products, PRF comes with its own set of risks.
Since being confirmed on Feb. 13, Secretary Rollins has been in the Washington D.C., USDA office for a few hours. Most of her time has been spent visiting farmers, ranchers and ag businesses in Kentucky, Kansas and at Top Producer Summit.
Among the secretary’s first public appearances since being confirmed last week, the fireside chat on Tuesday, Feb. 18, will cover key topics driving the future of agriculture.
In person and online educational events cover a variety of cow-calf and feedlot topics from University of Nebraska — Lincoln and Nebraska Extension.
Economic and financial risks on the ranch go hand in hand with other risks facing the operation. Producers need to ask the questions to make sure they are adapting to present needs.
Higher prices means the business now carries more value-at-risk than ever. Producers are encouraged to be increasingly proactive in pursuing measures to ensure that equity remains protected.
Agriculture can sometimes act as a buffer during broader economic recessions, as demand for essential food items tends to remain relatively stable. However, when multiple indicators align in the industry, it can signal a recession.
Farmers routinely handle high-dollar transactions — and the nature of the payments, often through unsecure methods, leaves them susceptible to foul play.
There may not be shootouts on Main Street anymore, but Wild West-type scandals are alive and well across the cattle industry. Here’s a look at the top 5 cases of theft, fraud and cattle ponzi schemes from this year.
How well prepared is your operation to manage risk? Here’s a list of the top 5 risks and ways to mitigate the challenges.
If your spouse dies, look into filing Form 706 Federal Estate Tax Return with the IRS. Taking that step could help you protect farm assets so they pass to your heirs without estate taxes. The process isn’t automatic.
While many tools for managing risk exist for livestock producers today, livestock risk protection (LRP) might be an option for producers to consider no matter how large or small the operation.
Despite the positive sentiment, local community bankers report concerns about lower commodity prices, the ‘big bank mess’ and another potential rate hike in June by the Fed.
More than 50% of farmers intend to grow their operation, based on responses in Purdue’s February 2023 Ag Economy Barometer. If you’re thinking about scaling your farm, it’s important to first ask these questions.
“A commitment to additional financial resources for the farm bill will help to transition our farm and food supplies away from ad hoc support,” the Committee members said in a letter.
A study released by Farm Bureau finds 86% of Americans are concerned about food insecurity, but their trust in farmers remains high at 89%.