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:…
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.
Crop Insurers Building on Crop Insurance’s Strong Foundation
America’s crop insurers are committed to building on the foundational principles of crop insurance to strengthen the farm safety net and offer more risk management products to more farmers.
Analyze Crop Insurance Options as March 15 Deadline Nears
As the March 15 crop insurance deadline comes into view, growers will be finalizing insurance decisions.
WRITTEN AGREEMENT (WA) REMINDERS
Due to the time sensitivity of written agreements, it is imperative to remember the pertinent rules and regulations that surround them
SALES CLOSING DATE (SCD) REMINDERS
Sales closing dates are coming. Here is helpful information regarding application requirements and entity information.
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm Agents
WFRP and Micro Farm must be offered and marketed in all states, and AIPs must accept and approve applications from all eligible producers.
Enrollment Open for ARC and PLC
USDA is now accepting enrollment in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year.