http://www.agweb.comAgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/Farmland-Values-Increase-by-20-in-Plains-States/For the third straight year, farmland prices in the Tenth Federal Reserve District have increased by double digits year over year, a record for this survey. Farmer income also remained elevated, but bankers are concerned going forward as low crop prices and higher input costs may curb farmer income. [...]Marc SchoberTue, 21 May 2013 07:23:00 GMT30226http://www.agweb.com/article/2013_farm_bill_draws_mixed_reactions_on_twitter/On a scale of 1 to 10, Twitter users share their thoughts about the legislation under discussion this week by members of Congress in Washington, D.C.Nate BirtTue, 14 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT335450http://www.agweb.com/article/babcock_farmers_should_pay_more_for_crop_insurance/Since 2001, taxpayers have paid more than two-thirds of the tab for farmers’ crop insurance purchases, writes the ag economist. University News ReleaseFri, 10 May 2013 04:11:00 GMT335261http://www.agweb.com/article/cash_for_doomed_crops_means_farmers_avoid_disaster_costs_BLMG/Drought helped drive the cost of crop insurance to a record $17.2 billion, and the government covers more than 60% of payouts.BloombergWed, 01 May 2013 08:55:00 GMT334719http://www.agweb.com/topproducer/power_hour_video_audio.aspx?channelId=27ea24c63b8746e2804df6becd3b2d90&channelListId&mediaId=beaa70c6732d4955bf1e4c3e8b1cfa8cCrop insurance can be a major tool for managing risk. Farm Journal Economist Bob Utterback has more.Unknown AuthorTue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT3651http://www.agweb.com/topproducer/power_hour_video_audio.aspx?channelId=27ea24c63b8746e2804df6becd3b2d90&channelListId&mediaId=50757e059b974902b62465b93fa15328After last year's drought, the benefits of crop insurance have become clear to many producers. But should you use it as a marketing tool?Unknown AuthorThu, 07 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT3613http://www.agweb.com/blog/risk_management_with_insurance_tools/price_flex_insurance_provides_an_good_marketing_opportunity/Jamie WasemillerSat, 02 Feb 2013 09:15:00 GMT29268http://www.agweb.com/topproducer/power_hour_video_audio.aspx?channelId=27ea24c63b8746e2804df6becd3b2d90&channelListId&mediaId=db4e2f7a00df42f7bf586df92fd4f109Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing says alfatoxin levels in this year's corn crop could set us up for an unusual situation regarding insurance claims and marketing.Unknown AuthorThu, 16 Aug 2012 14:30:00 GMT2914http://www.agweb.com/blog/Market_Watch_208/how_much_does_it_take_/How much rain does it take to revive the US soybean crop? How much does it take to stop the erosion in US corn yields? How much additional pricing “disincentive” does it take to curtail US corn and soybean exports and slow ethanol production further? Alan BruglerFri, 03 Aug 2012 15:47:00 GMT27627http://www.agweb.com/multimedia/gao’s-view-on-crop-insurance-payment-limit/One line of discussion about the new farm bill concerns the General Accounting Office's recommended limits on crop insurance payments. The University of Illinois’ Todd Gleason reports on what effect a limit might have on a typical grain farm. Unknown AuthorTue, 08 May 2012 01:29:00 GMT2516