Articles tagged under: Rich Morrison
ARC Could be the Best Option
Published February 22, 2024
Soybean and corn prices have been trending lower since last fall. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says the lower commodity prices may favor the ARC program. "The nice thing about the ARC program is that it is…Best of Both Worlds
Published September 21, 2023
The Margin Protection Insurance program signup deadline is October 2. The program protects the margin between income and expenses. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison sees MP as a unique program. "It is the only policy that…Temps Dictate the Wheat Market
Published December 22, 2022
NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says traders are keeping an eye on the wheat crop as temperatures fall below freezing well into the Southern Plains. "We did see some premium put into the wheat markets for…Fall Crop Insurance Prices Being Established
Published October 21, 2022
October is the time period that sets the harvest price for crop insurance for the fall harvested crop. "Corn is up over 16 precent from where the base price was set," reports Rich Morrison, vice president of farm services, NAU…Communicate with Crop Insurance Agent
Published May 14, 2022
NAU Country Insurance Vice-President of Farm Services Rich Morrison recommends farmers stay in touch with their crop insurance agent about the planting situation. "If planting delays continue in the next three weeks, what choices do farmers have? I know farmers…Crop Insurance Guarantees Calculated in February
Published January 31, 2022
Farmers who have not enrolled or elected in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs have until March 15 to make a decision. "Quite frankly, with prices rallying the way they have, neither program at FSA looks good…Deadline Approaches for Margin Protection Insurance
Published September 27, 2021
There are only four business days left to sign up for Margin Protection Insurance for corn, soybeans or spring wheat for the 2022 crop year. The plans include base prices of $5.06 for corn, $12.56 for soybeans and $7.76 for…Funds Exit Ag Commodities
Published August 20, 2021
Traders are nervous with ongoing world events, ranging from Afghanistan and the Delta variant. NAU Country Vice President of Ag Services Rich Morrison says crude oil has been a big driver in this market. "That is removing interest in commodities…ASF Outbreak Unknowns Could Slow Soybean Demand
Published August 1, 2021
There continue to be questions surrounding the severity of the African Swine Fever outbreak in China. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says the lack of uncertainty could spill over into soybean demand. "There's been a slowdown…