FMH InsureCast

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FMH InsureCast Podcast

FMH InsureCast brings you the latest from FMH and the industry to help navigate the expansive crop and farm insurance landscape. Topics include new products to leverage crop insurance within your risk management plan, and helpful tips from FMH staff and industry experts to stay informed on industry developments.

  1. SEP 3

    2024 Crop Tour Update, Price Impacts, and Claim Reminders

    FMH's crop insurance experts share updates on crop conditions, yield predictions, and impacts to crop prices. They discuss how lower prices will impact claims this year, plus what to know in case of a claim.

    37 min

  2. JUN 24

    ECO Update: How 2023 Is Paying Out & Subsidy Increase News

    Learn about how ECO performed for 2023, along with the recent news of increased subsidies for the 2025 ECO program and what that means for farmers.  Check out the video version of this episode on FMH's YouTube channel!

    32 min

  3. MAY 16

    Wet Conditions and Prevent Plant, Farm Bill Updates

    Wet conditions are causing prevented planting and late planting in parts of the country. FMH's Ryan Benes and George Raife tackle what you need to know about crop insurance impacts by wet planting conditions. Plus, Ryan shares an update on Farm Bill proposals and what they mean for crop insurance. Also, Ryan chats with CMO Pat Faga about our annual St. Baldrick's event where Ryan will shave his head. Support the cause:Click here to donate!

    43 min

  4. APR 10

    2024 Planting Reminders & Acreage Reporting Tips

    Planting 2024 is underway! Listen as host Ryan Benes chats with FMH's Sarah Dunnick and Marc Husman on reminders for planting season including early plant dates and what to do in case of prevented planting. They discuss ways that farmers and agents can make the acreage reporting process as smooth as possible by sharing reporting methods and tips to save time, and how Precision Solutions can result in premium savings and time during a claim.

    27 min

  5. FEB 14

    2024 Crop Insurance Decision Factors

    With spring crop insurance deadlines looming, Ryan Benes and Kody McDowell discuss factors farmers should consider as they make their crop insurance decisions. They discuss how crop prices will impact those decisions, how to choose coverage levels, and how supplemental products can fill coverage gaps.

    29 min

  6. JAN 31

    FSA Programs & Crop Insurance 2024 Decisions

    UPDATED This time of year, producers are making decisions about FSA programs. However, the price environment is much different from a year ago. How might these changes impact this year's crop insurance decisions?    Learn how each FSA program interacts with crop insurance from FMH experts Ryan Benes and Ken Ripley in the latest InsureCast video episode.

    37 min

  7. JAN 4

    Optimizing Coverage with SCO, ECO, and Plus Products

    ECO, SCO, and FMH's exclusive supplemental band products can be stacked to optimize a risk management plan with higher levels of coverage and to protect profits, especially in years with harvest price drops.   Learn how to combine these products for up to 95% coverage with FMH experts Ryan Benes and Ken Ripley

    43 min

  8. 12/20/2023

    Back to Basics - MPCI Products

    Check out this episode on YouTube. Ryan Benes and Sheila Backer review the basics of the federal crop insurance program including which perils MPCI coverage protects against, popular plan options, and how to choose coverage. They also cover important dates and record-keeping recommendations, plus tips to reduce errors throughout the crop insurance cycle.

    28 min
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4.7
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17 Ratings

About

FMH InsureCast brings you the latest from FMH and the industry to help navigate the expansive crop and farm insurance landscape. Topics include new products to leverage crop insurance within your risk management plan, and helpful tips from FMH staff and industry experts to stay informed on industry developments.

Information

  • Creator
    Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
  • Show Website
    FMH InsureCast

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