Farmers, ranchers, and agriculturalists can be some of the best weather people. Some even say they can feel it in their joints when a storm is rolling in. So dive into watching the weather to know what you and your crops are up against; and ways you can prepare for the unpredictable.
The weather can be unforeseeable, making raising crops and livestock one of the most complex jobs. Mother Nature doesn’t always work with us, but we work with her. We cannot expect the same result yearly because of many factors.
Farmers and ranchers are constantly adapting to the ever-changing weather patterns, their data from the year before, and continuously looking towards to future, trying to understand the sky. Yes, we have weather apps, weather people, and many other ways to look ahead at what is coming, but we can never be sure if it will happen.
Tip #1 - Hail Insurance
Hasz Insurance offers hail damage which you can apply for up to 2 hours before a storm hits your crop. That differs from many other providers and could be very helpful when the weather is unpredictable.
Crop-hail insurance policies are available to farmers in all 50 states.
Depending on your geographic location, there’s a good chance you grow one or more crops—corn, soybeans, cotton, wheat, and tobacco—that are particularly vulnerable to hail damage.
If this is the case, you’ll want to consider securing a crop-hail insurance policy to protect against potential loss, primarily if you’re located in a region prone to tornadoes or frequent hailstorms.
Tip #2 - MPCI
Multiple Peril Crop Insurance is a protection plan many offers, including Hasz Insurance. MPCI covers crop losses, including lower yields, caused by natural events, such as:
Destructive weather (hail, frost, damaging wind).
Disease.
Drought.
Fire.
Flooding.
Insect damage
In the same way, we watch the people around us while driving to avoid any accidents; we need to watch our surroundings, which will allow us and our crops to be safe from the weather.
When we say safe, we don’t mean dig them up and take them inside or build a shed over your crops; it means MPCI assists with covering the crops lost due to the ever-changing weather. Clouds can be clouds until they are pouring rain/hail or lightning strikes.
"If there’s one constant in farming, it’s that age-old unpredictability of the weather." - Frank Newell
Tip #3 - Climate Change
Unpredictable weather patterns, shorter growing seasons, droughts, extreme temperatures, and increased exposure to pests and crop diseases pose daunting problems.
Watch this video from the USDA about how agriculture is making a difference in our climate for the better.
How are you making a difference?
Hasz Insurance has your back; we will be ready to assist you! Between ensuring your crops are covered from the uncertainty of the weather to doing what you can for climate change, Hasz Insurance has your back. Call today to talk to us about our different protection plans, or contact us at least 2 hours before a hailstorm comes your direction.
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