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What you need to know about LRP
USDA's Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Feeder Cattle: Protecting Livestock Producers Written by: Brandon Willis Unpredictable market conditions and price fluctuations can pose significant risks to livestock producers. To help mitigate these risks, the...
USDA Improves Livestock Crop Insurance Policies with New Options
News Release WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating livestock insurance policies to improve options for producers and to create additional opportunities for producers to participate. USDA’s Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) updates to...
Biden isn’t banning meat, USDA chief says
Originally published by Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/26/biden-not-banning-meat-usda-484609 Conservative lawmakers and commentators spread false claims that Biden’s recent pledge to curb greenhouse gas emissions included a proposal to cut red meat...
Is Now a Good Time to Enroll in Livestock Risk Protection (LRP)?
The Numbers Show its Better Than Average By: Brandon Willis When is the best time to use LRP? That is the million-dollar question. And while nobody truly knows the answer because none of us can predict unpredictable markets, historical data offers clues that may help...
LGM Cattle: Lessons From Historical Analysis
Understanding how an insurance product has operated historically provides insights that may help maximize its future potential. LGM-Cattle (LGM) has been available since 2006, yet participation has remained low because there was no premium subsidy until July 1, 2020....