With lower commodity prices and tight margins for agricultural producers this year, paying attention for Farm Bill Commodity programs like ARC and PLC will be an important part of a farm risk management plan. On this episode, we're discussing the future of the Farm Bill safety net with Brad Lubben, associate professor and extension policy specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In a pair of recent articles for Nebraska Farmer and the Center for Agricultural Profitability, Brad dives into the complexities of federal farm programs, especially as Congress works toward a new Farm Bill. We'll explore the policy decisions and economic factors shaping these critical support systems for producers, and what changes might mean for agriculture in Nebraska and beyond.

Dr. Lubben's articles:

Sizing Up the Farm Bill Safety Net: https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/sizing-farm-bill-safety-net

A Look at the Farm Bill Safety Net (via Nebraska Farmer): https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/look-farm-bill-safety-net