Harding Hall 202
Economics-Box 2220
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Matthew provides analysis and insights for producers and agribusinesses as they understand and implement commodity marketing and insurance tools. He serves on the technical advisory committee of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) and participates on the NCCC-134 regional committee.
Margin protection crop insurance, an endorsement/policy that insures producers against rising input costs, is growing in popularity in South Dakota. Recent research investigated how South Dakota margin protection payouts compared to our neighboring states.
Farmers may be interested in exploring different aspects of crop insurance during the current agricultural conditions of low commodity prices and high input prices. One alternative available is Margin Protection crop insurance.
By conducting early pregnancy diagnosis, producers can make management decisions that impact herd viability and expected financial outcomes.
