Agricultural Risk Management

With planting season well underway throughout most of the United States, several concerns have been raised in relation to area weather conditions and prevented planting (PP). Below are a few important points to remember when producers are considering prevented planting.

Marji's View: Join AgriSompo International president Marji Guyler-Alaniz for a tour of our business, operations, and people! Read about where she's going, what we are doing and why, and get to know the people she meets along the way. 

AgriSompo North America kicked off the 2023 year with a challenge to their team members to provide the highest possible levels of service to their customers. Out of the multitude of nominations came three clear winners.

Some important reminders about MPCI replanting coverage.

Marji's View: Join AgriSompo International president Marji Guyler-Alaniz for a tour of our business, operations, and people! Read about where she's going, what we are doing and why, and get to know the people she meets along the way. 

Marji's View: Join AgriSompo International president Marji Guyler-Alaniz for a tour of our business, operations, and people! Read about where she's going, what we are doing and why, and get to know the people she meets along the way. 

Marji's View: Join AgriSompo International president Marji Guyler-Alaniz for a tour of our business, operations, and people! Read about where she's going, what we are doing and why, and get to know the people she meets along the way. 

Soybeans are a super food. They’re high in protein, rich in fiber, and low in fat. Soybeans contain iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamins B1, B2, and E. Soybeans boost heart health, assist with weight loss, reduce the risk of cancer, and regulate blood sugar levels. They also boost brain function, improve skin, gut health, and mood, and have been shown to reduce menopause symptoms.

Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 368 farmers and agricultural workers died from a work-related injury in 2020, a rate of 18 deaths per 100,000 workers. Transportation accidents were the leading cause of death, but many other hazards exist on the farm.

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is a government program that assists low-income senior citizens, people with disabilities, and individuals and families with low incomes. The average monthly SNAP benefit is $129 per household member. Individuals closer to the poverty line typically receive more benefits due to the sliding scale assessment of need.