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Eric Sorensen, FBN Director of Crop Insurance

As the Director of Crop Insurance at FBN, Eric Sorensen brings more than 20 years of exclusive, full-time crop insurance experience. He spent 5 years in marketing and training at a major crop insurance company and 16 years in sales leadership at a large agency. Eric pairs up the data analytics prowess of FBN with a veteran team of seasoned crop insurance professionals to help farmers become more profitable.


Articles Grain Marketing

New FBN Report: 2024 Planting Intentions

Mar 28, 2024

by FBN Network

FBN released its annual 2024 Planting Intentions Report exclusively to participating FBN members yesterday and is now making it publicly available to all members and growers across the United States. Click here to access the free report. To develop this survey-based report, the FBN Data Science team


Mar 28, 2024

by FBN Network

Terrain comparisons to the county can help farmers decide whether to purchase a new parcel of farmland by providing valuable insights into the land's topography and water drainage patterns. This information is crucial for assessing the land's suitability for agricultural operations. When interpretin


Mar 27, 2024

by FBN Network

Comparable sales can be a valuable tool for farmers when deciding whether or not to purchase an appealing farmland parcel. Download the free guide Before You Buy: 4 Farmland Factors to Consider from FBN® Finance to learn more about how to use comparable sales data when determining whether to make a


Mar 26, 2024

by FBN Network

Cropping history information can be valuable for a farmer who is deciding whether to purchase farmland available for sale. Learn more about why farmers deciding on a land purchase should assess cropping history before making a final decision in the free guide Before You Buy: 4 Farmland Factors to Co


Mar 26, 2024

by FBN Network

Chemical applications, including herbicides , fungicides , insecticides , and fertilizers , are critical to meeting a crop’s yield and quality potential. In 2023, U.S. farmers spent nearly $67 billion on fertilizers and pesticides, representing one of the top production expenses. If you’re looking f


Mar 25, 2024

by FBN Network

Soil type information is crucial for farmers to consider when deciding on new farmland to purchase. By understanding the soil types present on a piece of land that is for sale, farmers can assess its agricultural potential and suitability for specific crops. Before You Buy: 4 Farmland Factors to Con


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New Webinar: 2024 Weather Outlook

Mar 21, 2024

by FBN Network

Ahead of the impending impacts of El Niño and La Niña this growing season, the 2024 Weather Outlook Webinar highlights potential market effects farmers should look out for and shares both proactive and reactive agronomic strategies farmers can implement to protect crop health and overall yield. This



Mar 19, 2024

by FBN Network

Rarely do El Niño and La Niña change so quickly within the same year, but now Canadian farmers are bracing for opposing climate patterns that have the potential to trigger extreme weather events, potentially impacting crop production. Learn how these climate changes could affect your operation in th


Mar 19, 2024

by FBN Network

Rarely do El Niño and La Niña change so quickly within the same year, but now farmers are bracing for opposing climate patterns that have the potential to trigger extreme weather events, potentially impacting crop production. Learn how these climate changes could affect your operation in the free FB