March 4, 2022

Crop Insurance Choices for 2022

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Managing risk is always important, but especially so this year. This episode of the Purdue Commercial AgCast is a great opportunity for producers to review their crop insurance choices for the upcoming season. Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture’s ag economists Michael Langemeier and James Mintert walk participants through considerations for their 2022 options. A companion slide deck is also available to download below.

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Crop Insurance Options, March 2022

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