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Episode 68: Managing Recreational Liability on the Farm

Posted August 4, 202300:27:20

It's summertime and recreation is on the mind! The top 3 recreational uses we are seeing farmer landowners share with others are (1) nature recreation,...

Episode 67: The Truth About Crop and Livestock Insurance Premiums

Posted July 7, 202300:14:39

Given the typical profit-driven nature of insurance, many farmers and ranchers approach crop and livestock insurance with caution. But is the caution...

Episode 66: Leasing Farmland to Your Farm Business

Posted June 15, 202300:23:59

Have you heard that it's good practice to lease your farmland to your farm or ranch business? Have you wondered why this is and what this would look...

Episode 65: Farmers Respond to Discrimination in Insurance

Posted June 8, 202300:19:26

Federally-subsidized crop and livestock insurance is an important risk management tool available to farmers and ranchers nationwide. However, some farmers...

Episode 64: Decoding Your Food Safety Liability Coverage

Posted May 31, 202300:27:37

Food safety liability is basically the risk of someone getting sick from the food you’ve produced. This is a risk that often lurks in producers' minds...