Farm4Profit Podcast

Mastering Market Volatility: Ever.Ag’s Approach to Agricultural Risk Management

Episode Summary

We’re joined today by Lori Nelsen and Kristin Stien, both experienced Grain Marketing Advisors at Ever.Ag, who bring a wealth of expertise in helping farmers make informed decisions in an ever-changing market. Together, we’ll explore the essentials of risk management, the challenges that agriculture faces today, and how Ever.Ag’s innovative tools and services provide stability in times of uncertainty.

Episode Notes

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Introduction

• Overview of Ever.Ag: Discuss the company's mission to provide innovative AgTech solutions and empower agricultural supply chains through risk management, market intelligence, and advisory services.
• Guest Introduction: Introduce key representatives from Ever.Ag, highlighting their expertise in risk management and advisory roles.

Segment 1: Understanding Risk Management in Agriculture

• What is Risk Management? Explore what risk management means in the agricultural context, including hedging strategies, insurance products, and market analysis.
• Challenges in Agriculture: Discuss the main risks that farmers face today, such as market volatility, fluctuating commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions.
• Ever.Ag’s Approach: How does Ever.Ag help clients navigate these challenges? Talk about their comprehensive risk management services for livestock, dairy, crops, and grain.

Segment 2: Tools and Strategies Provided by Ever.Ag

• Risk Management Solutions: Dive into specific tools and services, like Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM-Dairy), and grain management strategies. How do these products help stabilize incomes and manage market risks?
• Advisory Services: Discuss Ever.Ag’s advisory role, including how they assist farmers in developing risk management plans tailored to their unique needs.
• Technology Integration: How does Ever.Ag use technology to enhance risk management? Explore their use of data and market intelligence tools to keep clients informed and ready to respond to market changes.

Segment 3: Real-World Impact

• Case Studies: Share stories of farmers who have successfully used Ever.Ag’s services. For example, how has risk management helped dairy producers navigate recent market challenges?
• Success Metrics: What are the measurable benefits that farmers see when working with Ever.Ag? Highlight examples like reducing price volatility and improving financial stability.

Segment 4: Future of Risk Management in Agriculture

• Emerging Trends: Discuss new trends in risk management and how Ever.Ag is adapting to future challenges, such as climate change and evolving market conditions.
• Advice for Farmers: What advice does Ever.Ag have for farmers looking to improve their risk management strategies today?

Conclusion

• Key Takeaways: Summarize the essential points from the discussion and how listeners can implement some of these strategies.
• Call to Action: Encourage listeners to explore Ever.Ag’s services and consider reaching out for a personalized risk management consultation.

This structure should provide a thorough and engaging exploration of Ever.Ag's risk management tools and their impact on the agricultural industry. Let me know if you need further details!

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Lori Nelsen | Grain Marketing Advisor

Ever.Ag
Empowering Supply Chains to Feed a Growing World 

Marshall, MO

O: 660-206-0202

lsn@ever.ag

Kristin Stien | Grain Marketing Advisor

Ever.Ag

Empowering Supply Chains to Feed a Growing World

Atkins, Iowa

M: 319-449-3695

kcs@ever.ag