Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Rainfall Index Insurance (PRF-RI) is a relatively new insurance product offered by the USDA Risk Management Agency. PRF-RI is meant to insure livestock and forage producers against lower than average rainfall which could decrease forage production. This webinar will explore PRF-RI as a potential risk management tool for livestock and forage…
The U.S. biofuels sector has been buffeted by change in recent years. Ethanol demand is threatened by rising sales of electronic vehicles (EVs). Renewable diesel has experienced a boom and something of a bust in the last three years. The new kid on the block is sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Feedstock demand for each of…
Join Dr. Gary Schnitkey and Dr. Laura Gentry for an insightful webinar focused on practical strategies for navigating low-profit years in farming. With low commodity prices and slim profit margins, it’s more critical than ever to adopt cost-effective practices that keep your farm financially healthy. You’ll gain actionable insights into reducing input costs, leveraging Precision…
Renewable diesel experienced a truly historic boom starting in 2021 but plateaued recently. The demise of the FAME biodiesel industry has been widely predicted due to the renewable diesel boom. On top of all this, the re-election of President Trump has created tremendous policy uncertainty. The purpose of this webinar is to analyze the outlook…
Gregory Bernard, Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Science, Tuskegee University
Adopting new technology for any size farming operation has its challenges. Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities smallholder farms face in adopting new technologies. This final series session will explore practical solutions and case studies of successful technology integration in small-scale farming. Attendees will learn about the barriers to adoption and strategies to overcome them.