Decoding Dairy Data: Must-Know Resources for Informed Decision-Making (Sponsored Podcast)

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about a year ago 12:48

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Episode Highlights:

Overview of Total Farm Marketing’s TFM360 and DRP Insurance Solutions
Essential Dairy Market Reports Every Farmer Should Track
How TFM360 Uses AI to Drive Strategic Decision-Making
The Role of DRP Insurance in Protecting Dairy Revenue
The June 30 DRP Insurance Agency Selection Deadline and Why It’s Crucial to Act Now

This episode is sponsored by Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson.

Total Farm Marketing’s family of companies helps farmers manage commodity price volatility with comprehensive strategies and recommendations that span a producer’s operation. Total Farm Marketing offers two services to help dairy farmers optimize operations. TFM360, a product of Stewart-Peterson Inc., is an AI-powered, rules-based platform that provides data-driven recommendations for managing price risk on milk, feed, and fuel. Dairy Revenue Protection insurance, offered through SP Risk Services LLC, secures a safety net against market downturns. Futures and options involve risk, and are not suitable for everyone. SP Risk Services LLC is an insurance agency and an equal opportunity provider.

Guest Bio:

Dustin Jonasson joined Total Farm Marketing in 2020. Dustin’s education in finance and business led him to his professional experience in the agricultural industry as a farm marketing advisor and dairy feed salesman. Having worked with both grain and dairy producers, he knows that helping them find success in marketing starts with building a trusted relationship and gaining a deep understanding of his clients’ operations. His attention to detail, great listening skills, and his commitment to his clients make him uniquely qualified as a TFM360 Commodity Sales Consultant.

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Decoding Dairy Data: Must-Know Resources for Informed Decision-Making (Sponsored Podcast)

Progressive Dairy Podcast

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published about a year ago

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Episode Highlights:

Overview of Total Farm Marketing’s TFM360 and DRP Insurance Solutions
Essential Dairy Market Reports Every Farmer Should Track
How TFM360 Uses AI to Drive Strategic Decision-Making
The Role of DRP Insurance in Protecting Dairy Revenue
The June 30 DRP Insurance Agency Selection Deadline and Why It’s Crucial to Act Now

This episode is sponsored by Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson.

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