Stagione 1
MCO Was It The Right Call?
Beginning Farmer Benefits Breakdown 2026
2026 Crop Insurance Subsidies Explained
Marketing Plan Basics
Grain Marketing Plan Basics
How Grain Marketing Strategies Tie Into Crop Insurance
SDRP Phase Two
Bruce explains MCO and if it was the right option. Did I make the wrong move taking this coverage? Listen to this episode to find out! As always, visit lantzkyfarms.com for charts and visuals.
This episode of Bruce Talks breaks down the expanded Beginning Farmer and Rancher benefits included in the One Big Beautiful Bill and what they mean for the next generation of producers. Bruce explains how the program now offers up to 10 years of benefits, higher subsidy percentages in the early years, and exemptions from administrative fees, dramatically reducing insurance costs. Using real-world examples, he shows how these changes can translate into major premium savings while maintaining strong coverage. The episode also covers eligibility rules, exceptions, and why both new and recently “aged-out” farmers should double-check if they still qualify.
In this episode of Bruce Talks, we break down the increased crop insurance premium subsidies for the 2026 crop year, explain how they impact your costs, and walk through coverage options that could help you get more protection for the same—or less—premium.
In this episode, Bruce explains grain marketing. Bruce explains how he uses a matrix and his whiteboard to ensure he is up-to-date on selling his grain throughout the year. Tune in this episode if you want to learn more on Marketing Plans.
Bruce talks about how having a marketing plan can greatly help your operation. Tune in today to learn more!
In this episode of Bruce Talk, Bruce Lantzky explains how Revenue Protection (RP) and grain marketing work together to protect your farm’s bottom line. Learn how RP creates a revenue and bushel floor that gives you confidence to forward contract, hedge, and market early—without fear of coming up short. If you’ve ever hesitated to sell grain because of production risk, this episode shows how RP turns marketing into a smart, calculated strategy.
This episode of Bruce Talks, Bruce dives into SDRP Phase Two Payments, and what it means for producers. Bruce explains how your crop insurance coverage level directly impacts potential SDRP benefits and why higher coverage can matter more than you think. You’ll also learn key enrollment deadlines and why you must apply through your local FSA office. If you want to be sure your coverage is working for your operation, this episode is a must-listen.
In this short episode Bruce talks about what the FBA is, important dates, and what producers can expect. Tune in to this time sensitive episode, and come back on Monday for our regularly scheduled content!