Jay Parsons, professor and extension farm and ranch management specialist, UNL Agricultural Economics.

Forage production can vary greatly from one season to the next depending upon weather. In the last 15 years, several new insurance tools have become available to Nebraska producers to help manage this risk. This presentation will provide an overview of all that is available and provide examples of how they can be used to mitigate weather risk. With a signup deadline of July 15, information specific to the new Annual Forage Insurance Plan will be emphasized.