Industry trends Strategies to help farmers thrive amid rising costs and volatile markets Today’s farm economy is marked by uncertainty. While volatility remains a challenge, one constant persists—rising crop and livestock input costs continue to strain farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom lines.
Industry trends The future of insurance: Embracing tech without losing the human touch June 12, 2025 Farm insurance is fundamentally a people-focused industry, built on trust, strong relationships and deep local expertise. The most successful agencies of the future will be those that not only recognize this reality but also embrace technology in a way that enhances, rather than undermines, the unique qualities that define an exceptional farm insurance agent.
Industry trends The benefits of agricultural technology for farms May 12, 2025 Farming has evolved from traditional methods to cutting-edge, data-driven tools that make a real difference in everyday operations. Agricultural technology—or agtech—not only transforms how farms operate but also brings new opportunities and challenges to address when it comes to protecting them.
Industry trends Podcast: Signs of optimism in the Ag industry April 9, 2025 The Ag industry started the year facing the same headwinds from 2024, including high input costs and elevated interest rates. Farmers have also been hit hard with the bird flu and the potential for large tariffs with our largest trading partners.
Industry trends 2025 global agribusiness trends November 4, 2024 The agribusiness sector faces a multitude of challenges that could impact its performance. These challenges include increasing weather risk, volatile prices for agricultural products and high input costs.
Industry trends What is Cosmetic Loss Exclusion? A guide for farm insurance agents July 29, 2024 Understanding the nuances of farm insurance coverage is essential to providing the best service to your customers. One aspect that often raises questions is Cosmetic Loss Exclusion (CLE). This article will define CLE, explore current industry trends and offer actionable tips to help your farm customers better understand their coverage.
Industry trends What continued farm industry consolidation means for insurance July 3, 2024 The 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture — released in February 2024 — showed a continued trend that’s likely to remain a variable influencing your customers well into the future. With U.S. farms, the big are getting bigger.
