Understanding Weaned Calf Risk Protection Insurance (Jan. 22, 2026 Webinar)

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With Elliott Dennis, associate professor, livestock economist, UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability 

Presentation content by Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Hunter Biram, University of Arkansas; and James Mitchell, University of Arkansas.

Weaned Calf Risk Protection (WCRP) is a USDA Risk Management Agency insurance product designed to protect total weight gain of feeder cattle after weaning. The product is available for purchase, with a one-time sign-up deadline of Jan. 31. 

This webinar provides an overview of how WCRP works, key considerations when selecting coverage levels, and how the product fits alongside other publicly and privately available livestock insurance options. The discussion is intended to help producers evaluate whether WCRP aligns with their broader risk management strategy. 

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