Risk Management

Spread out Flower Timing to Reduce Spring Frost/Freeze Risks in Plasticulture Strawberry Production

April 14, 2026 - From Issue: 768

Blooming and fruit set of strawberry plants grown on a plasticulture system.

When growers are asked about the top challenges in plasticulture strawberry production, frost/freeze damage is almost always at the top of the list. Anyone living in Indiana understands how unpredictable spring weather can be. This year, in southern Indiana, we experienced warm periods with average daily temperatures exceeding 60°F in mid-February, followed by sharp drops…Read more about Spread out Flower Timing to Reduce Spring Frost/Freeze Risks in Plasticulture Strawberry Production[Read More]

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Death, Divorce, and Disability: How Can Your Farm Plan for Human Resource Risk?

April 4, 2023 - From Issue: 716

By: Renee Wiatt, Maria Marshall and Michael Langemeier

This article is the second in a series that covers risks and planning for farms and agribusinesses. The first article, Adapting and Planning for Farm Businesses in Uncertain Times, can be found here. When you hear the term “human resources”, do you automatically envision a large corporation’s department that manages benefits for many employees? Surprisingly,…Read more about Death, Divorce, and Disability: How Can Your Farm Plan for Human Resource Risk?[Read More]

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Adapting and Planning for Farm Businesses in Uncertain Times

February 22, 2023 - From Issue: 714

By: Renee Wiatt and Maria Marshall

Farms and agribusinesses are not immune to a variety of shocks and business disruptions that can occur. In fact, it could be argued that farms and agribusinesses are more vulnerable than many other small businesses. If you and or your spouse were to develop a life-threatening illness tomorrow, would your farm business be at risk…Read more about Adapting and Planning for Farm Businesses in Uncertain Times[Read More]

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