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.

There is finally movement on the farm bill as the House and Senate Agriculture Committees leaders unveiled competing farm bill proposals.

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, Livestock Gross Margin, and Dairy Revenue Protection - Modifications Effective for 2025 and Succeeding Crop Years

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.

The production reporting deadline is approaching. Here is some helpful information around what is required for each type of policy.