farmdoc | Crop Insurance Webinar Monday + More
Navigating 2025 Crop Insurance Choices
WEBINAR REGISTRATION March 3, 2025 | 11:00 AM – Noon Central
– Gary Schnitkey and Nick Paulson will provide comprehensive analysis of 2025 crop insurance alternatives for Illinois grain producers. The session will examine coverage levels, product types, and supplemental options including SCO (Supplemental Coverage Option). Special attention will be given to the interaction between crop insurance choices and farm program decisions, particularly how PLC enrollment affects SCO eligibility. The presentation will include updated premium information and coverage calculations based on current market conditions. Participants will gain practical insights for selecting optimal coverage levels and products for their operations.
2025 All Day Ag Outlook at the Beef House
MEETING REGISTRATION March 4, 2025 | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
– The meeting is hosted by the farmdoc team from the University of Illinois Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, WILLAg.org, University of Illinois Extension, and Illinois Public Media. The All Day Ag Outlook was first hosted at the Beef House in March of 1991. “The event always anchors farm-related decisions from what crops to plant and when to market to how world events are influencing commodity exports,” said organizer and host Todd Gleason, farmdoc team member and University of Illinois Extension farm broadcaster.
South America’s Crop Season Update: Soybeans, Corn, and Export Markets
WEBINAR REGISTRATION March 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT
– Joana Colussi (farmdoc team) and Silvina Cabrini (National Institute of Agricultural Technology, Argentina) will provide an update on the current crop season in South America, focusing on soybean and corn production. They will also discuss the potential for cropland expansion in Brazil, export prospects considering supply dynamics, and recent changes in Argentina’s export taxes.
Deadline Decisions: Making the Right ARC/PLC Choice for 2025
WEBINAR REGISTRATION March 28, 2025 | 11:00 AM – Noon Central
– With the April 15th deadline approaching, this crucial session focuses on the 2025 ARC/PLC program election decision. The webinar will analyze the three program options (ARC-CO, PLC, and ARC-IC) using current market projections and historical data. Dr. Schnitkey and Dr. Paulson will provide commodity-specific analysis for major Illinois crops, examining how different price scenarios could trigger payments under each program option. The presentation will include decision tools and specific recommendations based on various farm situations and risk management goals.