Managing Risk in Risky Times with Brad Lubben

Looking ahead from now in the late summer of 2024, the agricultural landscape faces a mix of challenges and uncertainties. Lower commodity prices, rising production costs, and tighter margins are creating a difficult environment for producers across the country. The financial pressure is reminiscent of the hurdles faced by the ag sector a decade ago, but today’s high-interest rate climate adds another layer of complexity. That’s according to Dr. Brad Lubben, associate professor and extension policy specialist here at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He’s joins the podcast to explore some of these risks facing producer and to discuss some tools and strategies available to help navigate these challenges.