Tariffs and Soybeans. What Do We Know? What Can We Do?
July 11, 2018
New tariffs between China and the U.S. have prompted many questions about agricultural trade between these two nations, especially from soybean producers. This article offers an overview of soybean tariffs and what soybean farmers can do to reduce the impact of the recent price declines.
Considering New Crop Insurance Prices and Volatility Factors
March 7, 2018
With a March 15 crop insurance deadline quickly approaching for many growers, university ag economists discuss points to consider and how to interpret this year’s crop insurance prices and volatility factors.
Pre-Harvest Marketing Non-Irrigated Corn
February 13, 2018
A pre-harvest marketing plan for non-irrigated corn coupled with a revenue protection crop insurance policy may provide an opportunity to lock in prices above expected breakeven. This article looks at the advantages and disadvantages.
Soybean Marketing: Preparing for the August WASDE Report
July 18, 2017
Mid- to late-summer price expectations and marketing strategies for old crop and new crop soybeans in light of the August WASDE report.
Post-Harvest Winter Wheat Marketing Strategies
July 11, 2017
When developing a post-harvest marketing plan, your objective should be to obtain a higher price than the cash price offered at harvest. This article discusses five strategies to post-harvest market winter wheat.
Hail: Pre- and Post-Event Risk Management Considerations
May 25, 2017
Severe weather, especially hail, is common during the Nebraska growing season. The impact to crops, structures, and equipment can be devastating, but planning and responding properly can save you time, money, and stress.
UNL & ISU Climatologists on Using Climate Data to Manage Risk
March 31, 2017
View presentations from ag climatologists from Nebraska and Iowa on how weather and climate influence crops and how growers can access and use climate trends to make informed risk management decisions.
Costs of Reducing Potential Nitrogen Pollution in Wheat Production
March 23, 2017
Understanding the influence of variable rate nitrogen technology in other areas can help inform Nebraska producers.