risk management

Sorghum got a big boost from the CME Group. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
Colorado, Grain Sorghum, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming

Sorghum futures get a boost from CME

Discover how CME Group's new sorghum basis futures could improve pricing, transparency and risk management for producers nationwide. Read More

America 250, Editorials, Lacey, Lacey Vilhauer, Opinion

A nation built by farmers and risk-takers 

Beef, Dairy, Iowa, Livestock, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota

Peel headlines July 16 Beef-on-Dairy webinar

Easing of drought conditions will help boost livestock production. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Feeding Quality Forum set for Aug. 4 to 6 in Amarillo

Combine harvester harvests wheat. (Adobe Stock │ #602027180 - scharfsinn86)

In troubled times, FARM Champions emerge

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

Risk management strategies to consider for your herd

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service

USDA updates livestock and dairy insurance programs for 2027 

Strategies to consider when dealing with drought, cow herds 

Reviewing insurance policies and fully understanding the coverage can help avoid costly surprises in the event of fires, tornadoes and floods. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)Reviewing insurance policies and fully understanding the coverage can help avoid costly surprises in the event of fires, tornadoes and floods. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Avoid costly surprises by reviewing insurance policies before disaster strikes

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Konza Prairie Fires (K-State Research and Extension)

Stay aware during fire season

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
A farmer pours soybean seed into his planter prior to no-till planting into cereal rye. (Photo courtesy of Jason Johnson/Iowa NRCS)

Caution: Planting ahead