Business

Navigating the Ag Markets with Specialty Risk Insurance

Our friend Jake Charleston at Specialty Risk Insurance joins us for an industry update.

November 19, 2025 03:25 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF

From weather impacts to market volatility, the farm sector faces plenty of challenges and risks today. That’s why many producers look to Specialty Risk Insurance for guidance on navigating the market. Our friend Jake Charleston joins us now with some industry insight.

Related Stories
Farmers inject fertilizer into vegetable fields. In the evening when the sun sets_Photo by PIPAT via Adobe Stock_322218535.jpg
Crops
New Dicamba Regulations Require Growers to Keep Detailed Records, Track Weather and Conservation Practices
Farm Legal expert Roger McEowen discusses new dicamba regulations, compliance requirements for growers, and the evolving outlook for herbicide use.
March 17, 2026 01:52 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
2026BrandGuidep43-RedHouseOnGreenHillside_erik-mclean-AtYc78DK-QI-unsplash_1920x1080.jpg
Markets
Farm Credit Board Reviews Farmland Values, Lending Risk
Land values remain key to borrowing strength.
March 17, 2026 01:23 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
Stark cloudy weather over empty exterior view of the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA_Photo by lazyllama via Adobe Stock.jpg
Rural Money
Rising Federal Debt Raises Stakes for Rural America
Debt pressures could reshape farm policy and credit.
March 15, 2026 06:00 AM
 · 
Tony St. James
0G4A9553.jpg
Rural Money
Farmland Values Hold Despite Weakening Farm Finances
Strong land values continue masking tighter farm finances.
March 13, 2026 05:00 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
Load More

Insurance Business Planning Crop Disease
RFD NEWS STAFF
RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

mb0xrU1T.jpg
Livestock
Ranchers Navigate Uncertainty as Border Talks, Drought, and Price Concerns Collide in Cattle Markets
Cattle producers face mounting pressure as U.S.-Mexico trade talks resume, but expanding drought, rising input costs, and policy work to improve the long-term industry outlook.
April 06, 2026 01:27 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
wRN5hmHo.jpg
USDA
New White House Budget Proposal Slashes USDA Funding by $5 Billion
The White House’s plan calls for a nearly 20 percent reduction in the USDA’s budget, which would impact various food and agriculture aid programs.
April 06, 2026 12:08 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
The raw meat packer and the slaughterer work in the slaughterhouse. By EmmaStock.png
Business
Striking JBS Workers Returning to Shifts Tuesday As Company-Union Talks Are Set to Resume
JBS representatives told Reuters that the original deal has not changed and that they welcome employees back to the facility.
April 06, 2026 11:08 AM
 · 
Charlsie McKay
lyQswqNb.jpg
Trade
China Pork Demand Shifts Reshape Global Trade Outlook
China’s changing pork demand may limit export growth opportunities.
April 06, 2026 10:59 AM
 · 
Tony St. James
Aberdeen Angus Cattle Feeding in a Feedlot at Sunset
Livestock
Feeder Cattle Demand Stays Hot at Superior Livestock Sale in Texas
Charly Cummings with Superior Livestock Auctions provides a real-time look at cattle market activity, demand trends, and what lies ahead for upcoming livestock auctions in Texas.
April 02, 2026 04:43 PM
 · 
Neal Burnette-Irwin
KZQPi9MW.jpg
Feel Good Stories
Farm to White House: Easter Egg Roll Tradition Continues in Washington with Help from North Carolina Farm
North Carolina Farmer Trey Braswell joined us to discuss the White House Easter Egg Roll, his company’s continued involvement, and efforts to expand access to eggs nationwide.
April 02, 2026 03:58 PM
 · 
Marion Kirkpatrick
Load More