Josef Schelch and Eric Sorensen

Margin Protection (MP) might be a fit to insure your operation if: You want to protect your operating margin (difference between expected revenue and expected costs), You are interested in 95% coverage levels on a federally subsidized product, You want a county-based revenue policy, but you don't wa

Your farm is unique. Your insurance policy should be, too. Having the wrong level of insurance coverage can have an immense impact on your bottom line long term — you could be overpaying on premiums year after year or under-compensating for risk, leaving your operation exposed in difficult years. At

When it comes to options for insuring crops, such as corn, soybeans and wheat, there are two selections that often come up: yield protection (YP) and revenue protection (RP) . We’re breaking them down so you can make the best decision for your farm’s crop insurance . What Is Yield Protection? Yield

From what we’ve seen, most farmers look at their crop insurance coverages once a year, just as the closing deadline approaches. Even then, it’s just a quick assessment. And it comes at a time of year when you aren’t certain what the watch-outs will be for the growing season. Crop insurance can seem

Since its founding, FBN® has revolutionized the Ag sector by using innovative technology to improve data transparency and accessibility, and streamline the online shopping experience for farmers and ranchers. Now we’re applying that same innovative approach to our crop and livestock insurance covera

Across the country, farmers have experienced weather events this year that have made planting a bit of a gamble. With everything from late snowfalls to repeated soaking rains, it’s been difficult for many of you to get your crop in the ground during your ideal planting window. These events and delay

Across the country, farmers have experienced weather events this year that have made planting a bit of a gamble. With everything from late snowfalls to repeated soaking rains, it’s been difficult for many of you to get your crop in the ground during your ideal planting window. These events and delay

Find relief when you need it most. Here is a list of farm and agriculture aid programs and resources for when you need assistance. USDA announces emergency relief program details ERP summary USDA recently announced the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for producers whose crops, trees, bushes or vines

Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance can offer you coverage against the effects of drought on acres used for grazing and/or hayland on your farm operation. In this recorded webinar, FBN Director of Crop Insurance Eric Sorensen provides an overview of PRF insurance. What You'll Learn When and u

The beginning prices for 2020 futures for corn, soybeans and even spring wheat are looking good—especially compared to current prices. With the ever-present possibility of rising input costs, and the possibility of increased acres impacting the market as well, wouldn’t it be great if there were a wa