Dr. Hunter D. Biram is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness at the University of Arkansas and Associate Director of the Southern Risk Management Education Center. Dr. Biram grew up in Floral, Arkansas working on a diverse family farm operation consisting of a cow-calf herd, broiler chickens, a greenhouse nursery, and a peach orchard. Dr. Biram's research and extension program consists of examining regional differences in crop insurance premium rates and optimal risk management strategies using federal crop insurance and farm bill programs. He received his B.S.A. from Arkansas State University, M.S. from Mississippi State University, and Ph.D. from Kansas State University.