Stronger commodity prices may be creating opportunities for farmers, but fertilizer and energy costs continue to add uncertainty to farm margins. In this episode of FMH InsureCast, StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville joins FMH’s Dave DeCapp and Ken Ripley to discuss what’s driving fertilizer markets, how global supply conditions are affecting input prices, and what farmers may want to consider as they plan ahead.

They cover:

• What global fertilizer markets could mean for input costs
• Why producers might consider layering fertilizer purchases
• How commodity prices and input costs factor into margin coverage
• Margin Coverage Option (MCO) and Margin Protection considerations
• What producers should discuss with their crop insurance agents before the September 30 deadline

With crop prices, fertilizer costs, and global markets all moving at once, understanding how these factors work together can help producers make more informed risk management decisions.

MCO and Margin Protection have a September 30 deadline for the upcoming crop year. Talk with your crop insurance agent about your operation, expected county yields, and whether margin-based coverage may fit your risk management plan.

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County yields are now available, providing an early look at how the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) and Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) plans performed across the country. Join FMH’s Dave DeCapp as he talks with FMH experts about payment triggers, adoption trends, and what agents and farmers should understand about these area-based crop insurance plans.

With growing economic pressures and continued farm bill discussions, insurance priorities and risk management programs remain at the center of important policy decisions. Host Dave DeCapp and special guest Tara Smith from the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau (CIRB) discuss the latest news on the Farm Bill, updates from Washington, and key issues farmers and agents should watch.