βš–οΈ Coverage & Counsel

Turn common legal headaches into playbooks
Property & Liability
Confirm coverage for mixed cattle + agritourism.
review
Livestock Mortality
Compare private policies vs USDA LGM.
research
Health & Disability
Find rural-friendly PPO/coop options.
scouting
Estate / Succession
Template checklist for elder law consults.
ideation

πŸ“ Advisor Queue

Human review items
Update liability umbrella before winter clinics
Owner: Legal Ops Agent
Map lenders requiring specific insurance riders
Owner: Risk Scout
Pull Texas ag attorney roster
Owner: Knowledge Curator

❓ Coverage Questions

Feed these into the agent
  • Do I need workers comp for seasonal ranch hands?
  • How do livestock mortality claims actually pay out?
  • What estate docs protect grazing leases for heirs?

πŸ“ˆ Decision Demand Forecast

Where agents expect question load
Feed & Water Logistics
Rain 0.75" vs ETβ‚€ 0.51"
  • Next 5 days only 0.00" expected
  • Moisture near balance
Forecast hay and water needs for the next 2 weeks.
Hay Procurement
$91 / bale (South TX)
  • 4 price points from latest AMS report
  • Delivered loads trending higher
Decide whether to buy now or wait for next report.
Capital & Risk Planning
6.4% debt/asset
  • 2023 national ARMS reading
  • Change vs prior year: -12.3%
Review loan covenants and cash buffer needs.
Market Timing
943 head
  • 5 Area Daily Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle - Negotiated (PDF) (LM_CT100)
  • Change: None
Plan sales around tighter or looser packer demand.

πŸ”Ž Scout Directory

Sites powering Legal & Insurance Intelligence
  • Texas Department of Insurance
    Regulations for farm and ranch coverage.
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  • USDA Risk Management Agency
    Livestock Risk Protection and federal crop policies.
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  • Texas A&M Agricultural & Food Policy Center - Ag Law
    Estate planning and liability resources.
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