Crop insurance helped reduce that risk. In 1997, my crop yields were not great, but were above the guaranteed minimum yield. Both crops can be insured with multi-peril crop insurance in our area. This was the basis of eliminating some of the weather risk. While insurance will not generate a profit in the event of a loss, it will keep me from losing a lot of my money.
Risks reduced are the drought, hail, frost, insects, and disease dangers.
I monitored for diseases and insects and used control methods where needed. I also planted early, applied recommended rates of fertilizer, used good hybrid seeds, and used herbicides. Another risk reducing strategy is crop rotation and minimum tillage to conserve moisture. Drought is a concern in our area. My family's no-till drill and minimum till planter were used for these crops.