Get ready: Farm Policy & Risk Management Series resumes in 2026
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After a short break in December, the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series resumes in January for the second half of its 2025/2026 season. Cost of production studies will continue to be the emphasis with results presented for peaches, chestnuts and cabbage. Field crops also make their debut in the series line-up with a session on maximizing revenue protection coverage options. Followed by repeat programs on navigating Farm Bill commodity program decisions.
If you haven’t registered yet for this free program, there’s still plenty of time! Visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/fprms25/
And if you missed the fall programs, these recordings are available on the Farm Policy & Risk Management website. Apple cost of production, blueberry cost of production, and information on pasture, rangeland, and forage insurance are online now and available for viewing.
Upcoming schedule of series programs
Peach Cost of Production Study Review – Thursday, January 22, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on the recent Michigan Peach Cost of Production Report. We will go over the main findings and discuss how to interpret the tables within the report. We will also walk through examples of how to adjust the results to match farm-specific numbers, with a Q&A to follow.
Coverage Options in Revenue Protection for Field Crops – Thursday, January 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This session will explore how to get the most out of revenue protection crop. Presenters will provide a walkthrough of how insurance works as well as how to choose coverage options for individual farms. of crop insurance and how its use can benefit their farm.
Chestnut Cost of Production Study Report from MSU – Tuesday, February 3, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on the recent Chestnut Cost of Production Report. We will go over the main findings and discuss how to interpret the tables within the report. We will also walk through examples of how to adjust the results to match farm-specific numbers, with a Q&A to follow.
Cabbage Cost of Production Study Review – Thursday, February 19, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on the recent Cabbage Cost of Production Report. We will go over the main findings and discuss how to interpret the tables within the report. We will also walk through examples of how to adjust the results to match farm-specific numbers, with a Q&A to follow.
Farm Bill Commodity Programs – Tuesday, January 20, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
These sessions will help agricultural producers explore their options for 2026 Farm Bill commodity programs. MSU Extension experts will provide information on Farm Bill related updates for insurance, commodity programs, and more. Speakers will also walk through the decision between Price Loss Coverage and Agricultural Risk Coverage program options, including a demonstration using the MSU Extension Farm Bill Analyzer. The analyzer helps showcase which programs may produce the most benefits for a producer’s individual needs. These are repeat sessions focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat crops. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions.
Michigan farmers need to manage many risks. Production risk brought on by weather, price risk from volatile markets, and even input cost risk can be challenging to manage. The Farm Policy and Risk Management Series is a free program presented by Michigan State University Extension to aid producers in managing or reducing impacts from these types of risks. To participate, you simply need to register. To register today, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/fprms25/
