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The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Jennifer Ifft: Farm Bill and Crop Insurance Explained | Ep. 117

the crop science podcast show Mar 10, 2026

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, celebrating International Women’s Day, Dr. Jennifer Ifft from Kansas State University explains how U.S. farm policy shapes risk management and farm profitability. She clarifies the farm bill structure, farm safety net programs, and crop insurance fundamentals while highlighting recent policy updates affecting producers. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

  • Farm bill overview
  • Safety net programs
  • Crop insurance role
  • Policy changes impact
  • Risk management strategies

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jennifer Ifft is a Professor and Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair in the Agricultural Economics Department at Kansas State University. Her work focuses on farm policy, crop insurance, finance, and risk management, connecting research with real-world decisions faced by U.S. producers.

 

Learn how agricultural policy influences farm-level outcomes by listening to The Crop Science Podcast Show featuring Dr. Jennifer Ifft, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

 

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