AgEmerge Podcast 172 with Eric Gibson of Rabobank

Regenerative farmers need better financial assurances. Eric Gibson from Rabobank shares his expertise on the current challenges faced by farmers, including risk management and crop insurance.

Explore the economic implications of soil health practices and the importance of policy in driving agricultural innovation. With a focus on soil health, nutrient density, and generational perspectives, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the future of farming. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on aligning risk management with soil health and the potential for transformative change in the agri-food value chain.

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Show Notes:
Rabobank Report: US Farmers Confront Risks in Face of Change
https://rabobankna.com/knowledge-hub/us-farmers-confront-risks-in-face-of-change/

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture Challenges
00:02:09 Barriers to Sustainable Practices
00:04:13 Historical Context of Crop Insurance
00:11:20 Soil Health and Sustainability
00:16:25 Aligning Risk Management with Sustainability
00:24:10 Market Support for Niche and Value-Added Products
00:27:30 Addressing Soil Health and Nutrient Density
00:30:45 Future Directions in Regenerative Agriculture
00:33:00 Economic Implications of Sustainable Practices
00:39:00 The Role of Policy in Agricultural Innovation
00:42:30 Challenges and Opportunities in Market Development
00:45:00 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

About our guest:
Eric Gibson, Rabobank Analyst – Farm Inputs & Crop Production Sustainability

Eric is an analyst for RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness in the US, where he focuses on sustainability in farm inputs and crop production. Eric’s industry knowledge has a broad reach, ranging from hands-on farming and livestock experience, to research, communications, and client and stakeholder management.

Before joining Rabobank, he served as a Fusion Leader & Intelligence Analyst at Aimpoint Research, where he conducted market research and data analysis to support client ambitions. Prior to Aimpoint, he worked as a Product Marketing Manager in the Crop Marketing & Sustainability and Seed & Digital Technology teams at Farmers Business Network. Eric also spent six years with the US Soybean Export Council, where he helped coordinate USSEC’s sustainability program.

Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Missouri, with concentrations in plant science, animal science, and agricultural economics.

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