2024 Crop Insurance Grass Seed Provision Changes
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) revised the Grass Seed Crop Provisions for the 2024 and succeeding crop years to include:…
EXPANDING CROP INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR SPECIALTY AND ORGANIC GROWERS (EOSOG)
Expanded options for specialty and organic growers (EOSOG) are available.
REVISED ACREAGE REPORT (AR) REMINDERS
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.
CAMELINA CHANGES FOR THE UPCOMING CROP YEAR
New coverage options will take effect starting with the 2025 crop year and are contained in the Camelina actuarial documents.
ProAg’s Grant Adams Reflects on Four-year Term as AACI Chairman
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.
House and Senate Farm Bills Expose Different Approaches to Crop Insurance
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 (AR) REMINDERS
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.
House and Senate Roll Out Competing Farm Bill Plans
There is finally movement on the farm bill as the House and Senate Agriculture Committees leaders unveiled competing farm bill proposals.
HURRICANE INSURANCE PROTECTION-WIND INDEX (HIP-WI) CHANGES EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2025 AND SUCCEEDING CROP YEARS
The Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) Endorsement was amended by Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) for the 2025 and succeeding crop years
LIVESTOCK RISK PROTECTION (LRP), LIVESTOCK GROSS MARGIN (LGM) AND DAIRY REVENUE PROTECTION (DRP) CHANGES
Livestock Risk Protection, Livestock Gross Margin, and Dairy Revenue Protection - Modifications Effective for 2025 and Succeeding Crop Years
President’s Budget Confirms Crop Insurance Essential to Farm Safety Net
On March 11, President Joe Biden released a proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget that fully funds the Federal crop insurance program in recognition of the indispensable role that crop insurance plays in the farm safety net.
PRODUCTION REPORTING (PR) REMINDERS
The production reporting deadline is approaching. Here is some helpful information around what is required for each type of policy.
“Four Corners” of Agriculture Support Crop Insurance
Leadership from the Senate and House Agriculture Committees delivered a clear message to the crop insurance industry convention yesterday: Crop insurance has bicameral and bipartisan support from the “Four Corners” of agriculture.