Crop Insurance

The USDA reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for summer planted crops, annual forage, and forage seeding. Sales closing dates vary by crop, but the next major sales closing dates are May 1, July 15, and July 31...

Last week, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments in support of USDA on its “Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Interim Rule.”  Clean Fuels recommends the USDA incorporate intermediate oil crops, such as winter canola, as a conservation crop rotation practice.  Clean Fuels al...

Producers can now enroll in one of the Farm Bill’s corner stone safety net programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage.   “Producers will be able to submit applications to our Farm Service Agency Service Center offices or county offices for ARC and PLC  for the 2025 crop year through April the 15th," said Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham.  She

“I fully recognize that if I am confirmed, I am stepping into the role during one of the most economically challenging times in American agriculture history,” said Agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins, testifying at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Ag Committee Thursday.  The Texas native of...

As farm country looks ahead to 2025, what are the thoughts and feelings?  Farmers typically are an optimistic bunch, but many are in the mood for change, according to National Farmers Union president Rob Larew.  And he says nowhere is that more evident than Donald Trump’s return to the White House.   “They want relie...

USDA is bolstering support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year.  This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who need to replant insured crops damaged by early insurable causes of loss.  The enh...

VANE, a leading provider of specialty agricultural insurance, is expanding its agricultural risk management portfolio to offer insurance coverage for agricultural financing and lending institutions.   “We focus on providing products to the agribusiness community that provides products and services to farmers," said Don Preusser, founder and president of VANE.  "So, if ...

Following steady snow and rain over the past couple of weeks, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is reminding growers to be vigilant when it comes to the impact floods has on their crops.  While late fall and early winter is not typically a primary growing season in this region, certain crops such as garlic, cabbage, and kale that overwinter or are cold hardy can present food safety ha

Flax producers can now benefit from revenue protection, a crop insurance option available through the USDA.  RMA expanded the Small Grains Crop Provisions to now offer revenue protection for flax for the 2025 crop year, an option already offered for barley, rye, wheat, and oats.  ...

As farmers put pen to paper, preparing for the 2025 season, they’re going to look at cutting some costs.  Doug Yoder with Country Financial said it’s important to resist the temptation to cut back on crop insurance.   “In this negative net farm income environment that we're in, where inputs are still high, but the prices have plummeted quite a bit, there's no denying in my mind that farmers got to