As farms across the State of Pennsylvania, and the nation as whole, are consolidated, farms that once operated solely on the labor contributions of resident family members are encountering the…
Unfortunately, we live in an increasingly litigious society. Among farmers themselves, and within the rather insulated community of agriculture and animal husbandry, frivolous lawsuits aren’t all that common. However, there…
Ask any business owner what kind of insurance coverage they need and you will probably get a pretty standard answer. In general, the types of coverages that typically come to…
Farming, by nature, can be a volatile enterprise. Commodity prices are sometimes difficult to predict as is the price of livestock and other farm products. Oftentimes, farmers don’t have much…
You may or may not have heard of a new pest that has shown up in Southeast Pennsylvania. The invasive Spotted Lantern Fly, according to the Penn State Ag Extension,…
If you are a horse breeder and you have invested in, or raised, a high-value stallion, you may have considered purchasing an Equine Mortality Policy to protect your horse investment….
Avian Coryza, or Infectious Coryza, is affecting poultry farmers in regions around the country. Much like the Avian Flu epidemic that caused the destruction of many flocks years ago, Avian…
What is Dairy Revenue Protection? Dairy Revenue Protection, DRP, is the latest tool for Dairy Producers to manage the increasingly volatile Milk Price received on the farm. This product was introduced…
On December 22, 2018, at 12:01 AM, the US Federal Government went into a partial shutdown due to the Federal Budget not being passed. There is an impasse/standoff between the…
An insurance policy is almost definitely low on the list of enjoyable annual purchases. Whether you own a business, a home, a car, or other kinds of valuable property, it’s…
Disclaimer: This article is presented with the understanding that the publisher does not render specific legal, accounting, or other professional service to the reader. Due to the rapidly changing nature…
2017 will go into the record books as another year of decreasing profit margins for the Dairy Farmer. The one bright spot has been the bumper harvest which is keeping…
Winter is on the horizon, so it’s time to prepare. Winter weather in Pennsylvania can vary from mild flurries to devastating blizzards. It’s tough to know exactly what to prepare…
