Ag Alert. July 20, 2022

NATIONWIDE NEWS Why dashboard cameras are a good idea for farmers

The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* Keep your eyes on the road. It’s one of the first things taught when someone is learning to drive. Dashboard cameras—a growing segment of telematics technol- ogy—are helping large farm operations with large fleets do a better job of that and a whole lot more. Dash cams can help farm managers im- prove efficiency and productivity, while ensuring safe operation on the road and in the field by: • Documenting accidents • Enabling proactive operator management • Supporting and retaining drivers and operators What are fleet dash cams, and how do they work? A dash cam is a small camera mounted on a vehicle’s dashboard, rear- view mirror or windshield that records the driver and the road ahead. There are two main types of fleet dash cams: • Standalone dash cams are usually forward-facing and record roadway ac- tivity that can be reviewed in the event of

an accident or incident. More advanced systems have dual lenses to also capture in-cab activity. • Telematics-based dash cams tie into a bigger telematic system. They monitor op- erator behavior and document in front of and around a truck or piece of machinery. Data collected demonstrates trends over time that contribute to more proactive, ef- ficient management. In the case of an accident, a dash cam au- tomatically captures everything in its view. Video footage can provide management, law enforcement and others with clear ev- idence of who is at fault and specifics of the event. This unbiased view can eliminate doubt sometimes caused by eyewitnesses and help resolve insurance claims more quickly and reduce costs in the process. Unsafe operator behavior such as speeding, hard braking and distracted or fatigued driving can cause accidents and additional costs through liability and in- creased maintenance. Dash cams monitor drivers and provide data that can be used to coach drivers on safe driving proce- dures. While any dash cam can monitor for distracted driving, a telematics system can gather information on: • Speed

• Vehicle movement patterns • Instances of aggressive acceleration, hard braking and erratic cornering • Fuel efficiency and vehicle perfor- mance diagnostic data No employee wants to work for Big Brother, so it’s important to establish pol- icies and guidelines around dash cam us- age and how the devices work. Have open, honest conversations with your employ- ees, answer their questions and address any concerns. Get started with telematics today. Nationwide has partnered with Razor Tracking, a leader in real-time telemat-

ics and dashboard camera solutions. Nationwide farm policyholders receive preferred pricing on Razor’s devices and subscription fees. Email nationwide@ razortracking.com to connect with a Razor Tracking representative and learn how this technology is right for your business. Visit AgInsightCenter.com for expert tips and information from Nationwide for your farm or ranch. * A.M. Best Market Share Report 2021. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.© 2022Nationwide

What you see: Agricultural Market Review Quotations are the latest available for the week ending July 15, 2022 Year Ago Week Ago Latest Week Livestock Slaughter Steers – 5-Area Average Select & Choice, 1050–1150 lbs., $ per cwt. 119-120 138 135.50-137 Hogs – Average hog, 51-52% lean, Iowa-Minn. market, $ per cwt. 110.44 108.77 112.42 Slaughter Lambs – $ per cwt. 125–175 lbs. National weekly live sales 230-281.56 150-220 135-193.86 Field crops – basis prompt shipment Barley – U.S. No. 2, $ per cwt. Truck, Stockton-Modesto-Oakdale-Turlock No Quote No Quote No Quote Cotton – ¢ per lb., Middling 1 3/32” Fresno spot market 79.94 80.27 74.48 Corn – U.S. No. 2 yellow $ per bu. trucked 8.04 9.41 9.31 Alfalfa Hay – $ per ton, quality*, FOB Region 1, Northern Inter-mountain 215-310 (P/S) 280-350 (G/P/S) 350 (S) Region 2, Sacramento Valley No Quote 360-425 (G/P) No Quote Region 3, Northern San Joaquin Valley 248-315 (S) No Quote No Quote Region 4, Central San Joaquin Valley 230-265 (G/P) No Quote 450 (S) Region 5, Southern California 225 (G) 22 (P, per bale) 20-22.50 (per bale) Region 6, Southeast Interior 225 (P) 350-365 (G/P) 350-375 (P/S) Oat Hay – $ per ton, quality*, FOB Northern California, dairy No Quote No Quote No Quote Oats – U.S. No. 2 white, $ per cwt. Statewide, trucked price No Quote No Quote No Quote What you see: What we see:

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Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS), an aliated company of the California Farm Bureau (CAFB), has partnered with the Safe Food Alliance through a California Department of Food and Agriculture grant contract, as their designated training provider for Central and Southern California, to conduct the required Produce Safety training for growers. Presented in a free two-day remote delivery webinar format! What sets Safe Food Alliance, FELS, and Farm Bureau apart is their total of over 100 years of experience and our dedication to providing technical guidance and leadership to the California agriculture community. Most farms are required to have at least one designated supervisor who has been trained in accordance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety rule. Upon completion of the course, attendees will receive an ocial certicate from the Association of Food & Drug Ocials.

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