Ep. 42 How can Crop Marketing and Crop Insurance go together?

Ep. 42 How can Crop Marketing and Crop Insurance go together?

by | May 4, 2025 | Ag Markets

Join Riley for a fresh brew of ag insights on this weeks episode of Morning Coffee and Ag Markets. As he’s joined by Dr. Hunter Biram and special guest Dr. Andrew McKenzie to unpack the critical intersection of forward contracting and crop insurance in today’s volatile ag markets. Drawing from recent findings, the discussion explores how combining forward contracts with Revenue Protection (RP) crop insurance can stabilize farm revenue, even when yield shortfalls trigger non-delivery penalties. Learn how strategic risk layering helps producers confidently market their grain while safeguarding against both market and production risks.

Ep. 41 Arkansas Row Crop Update & Fertilizer Market Outlook

Ep. 41 Arkansas Row Crop Update & Fertilizer Market Outlook

by | Apr 30, 2025 | Ag Markets

In today’s episode of Morning Coffee and AG Markets, Riley covers the latest on Arkansas’ row crop planting progress after heavy early April rains. The USDA report shows planting is slightly behind last year, but recent dry weather helped farmers regain ground. Riley also breaks down fertilizer market trends, with notable price jumps in urea, UAN, DAP, and potash, and explains the difference between wholesale and retail price movements. Plus, a look at crude oil prices near four-year lows and what cheaper fuel could mean for planting season.