The following changes are applicable for the grapevine crop insurance program, detailed in Product Management Bulletin PM-24-050.

As price declines continue for corn and soybeans, return expectations are coming into focus and are expected to also be lower for the 2024 crop year.

The USDA announced policy enhancements to the grapevine insurance program, starting for the 2025 crop year.

The U.S. USDA announced that a new Fire Insurance Protection-Smoke Index (FIP-SI) endorsement is available for grapes grown in California starting with the 2025 crop year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes to the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) beginning with the 2025 crop year.

The USDA is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers.

Expanded options for specialty and organic growers (EOSOG) are available.

July 15 is one of the largest acreage reporting dates. After the applicable final acreage reporting date, acreage reports cannot be revised except for these times.

New coverage options will take effect starting with the 2025 crop year and are contained in the Camelina actuarial documents.

In 2024, ProAg Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Grant Adams wrapped up a four-year term as chairman of the board for AACI. As a representative of ProAg, he helped move the organization (and the crop insurance industry) forward through some interesting times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the beginning of new Farm Bill discussions.

The House and Senate Farm Bills reflect differing priorities. The House Bill leans toward production ag while the Senate Bill prioritizes food stamp/TFP, conservation and CCC program changes.

Acreage reporting for some of our largest dates is quickly approaching, and several planting seasons are underway. Here are a few items to review as the acreage report verification process is completed.