Optimum Service Group

03/01/2026

Below are the Projected Final Spring Base Prices. Here are a couple notes:
- Soybeans really rallied the last couple weeks making the coverages look great on soybeans
- Volatility Factors are almost as low as they can get, combine that with the higher subsidies, and this make for very lucrative premiums for your coverages

02/21/2026

Spring Prices as of 2/21/2026

02/21/2026

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🚨 Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opens Feb 23. and closes April 17, 2026, providing $11B in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.

For information on how to apply, eligible commodities and payment calculations ➡️ fsa.usda.gov/fba

02/15/2026

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American Association of Crop Insurers Chairman Dale Perry underscored a simple truth at the crop insurance industry annual convention last week: crop insurance has become the backbone of the farm safety net, protecting more than 130 commodities and roughly 540 million acres across the country.

That reach reflects decades of work to build a system trusted by farmers, relied upon by lenders, and respected by policymakers. It also highlights why continued education remains essential as new lawmakers, evolving risks, and changing market conditions shape the future of agriculture.

01/09/2026

Stop by the Optimum Service Group booth at the Practical Farmers of Iowa conference to talk crop insurance!

11/19/2025

Have you explored the Midwest Grazing Exchange?

This online platform aims to integrate livestock onto the land by connecting owners of livestock, land and related businesses. You can use the website to list land you have available for grazing or list animals you would like to find grazing opportunities for.

Use the Midwest Grazing Exchange: https://www.midwestgrazingexchange.com/

10/16/2025

Sent to us by a Benton County, IA customer!

08/14/2025

08/14/2025

LRP on Feeder Cattle continue to be at all time highs. Contact us to sign up for quotes!

05/07/2025

Cattle Prices continue to rise. Contact us for a quote on LRP today!

Feeder and Fed Cattle are at an all-time high! Protecting your operation is as simple as adding a Livestock Risk Protection policy. This will give you peace of mind buying high dollar cattle. Enroll today -- Contact Al Smith at Optimum Service Group to get started -- 515-306-0275
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Cascade Livestock Auction, LLC.
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Winterset Sale Barn
Knoxville Regional Livestock Market
Algona Livestock
Appanoose County Livestock
Bloomfield Livestock Auction LLC.
Colfax Livestock Barn
Milo Locker, LLC
Denison Livestock Auction
Dunlap Livestock Auction
Coyote Valley Cattle
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Edgewood Livestock Commission
Guthrie County Quality Meats
Humeston Livestock Exchange
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Russell Livestock Market
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Stuart Sale Barn
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The Show Circuit
Practical Farmers of Iowa
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Iowa Cattle Community
Iowa Cattlemen's Association

03/03/2025

Spring Prices and Volatility Factors for 2025:

02/18/2025

Call for an LRP quote today!