08/19/2026
In this episode, Ahlishia continues the Risk Management Across America series with Dr. Brad Lubben, Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center. Dr. Lubben explores the diverse agricultural landscape of the North Central region and explains why managing risk requires producers to think beyond production to the entire farm business.
He discusses today’s market and policy uncertainty, the importance of integrating marketing, crop insurance, and financial decisions, and how the Center supports practical risk management education. Listeners will also hear about signature efforts such as and how Center-supported programs are helping producers strengthen their operations for the long term.
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Learn more about the Center: https://ncerme.org/
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