Vilsack: USDA ‘Laser Focused’ on Crop Insurance Access
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to affordable and flexible crop insurance for the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and producers, according to Secretary Tom Vilsack. He made his pre-recorded remarks on the second day of the crop insurance industry’s annual convention in California. “Your work is critical to helping America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers […]
Growers, Lenders, Conservationists Call on Congress to Back Crop Insurance in Farm Bill
Crop insurance is a vital risk management tool that should be maintained and strengthened in the next Farm Bill, according to a panel of commodity growers, lenders, and conservationists. The panel was part of the Monday presentations at the crop insurance industry’s annual conference in California. “Crop insurance is one of our most important tools […]
Crop Insurance Continues to Earn the Trust of America’s Farmers and Ranchers
As agriculture faces new challenges and a changing climate, crop insurance remains the number one risk management tool for America’s farmers and ranchers, according to the chair of National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS). Last year, crop insurance protected a record 460 million acres of farmland and more than $137 billion in food, fiber, and fuel. […]
Soybean Leadership Gives Crop Insurance High Marks
Farmers are counting on Congress to maintain risk management as a top priority in the new Farm Bill, the American Soybean Association’s president, Brad Doyle, said recently on Agri-Pulse’s Open Mic. Congress could begin debate on the 2023 Farm Bill as early as this month. Doyle’s association represents 500,000 U.S. soy farmers on domestic and […]
Crop Insurance Basics: Historic Drought Loss
It has been an exceptionally difficult crop year for many of America’s farmers and ranchers as drought conditions in the West and northern Plains have distressed crops and grazing lands. Approximately 210 million acres of crops are experiencing some level of drought conditions. Millions of farmers trust crop insurance to help manage their risks, including […]
Members of Congress Share Support for Crop Insurance
Congress recently heard loud and clear from America’s farmers that they must do no harm to crop insurance as they consider programs to support rural America. Farmers representing a diverse range of commodities testified last week before a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing called by Subcommittee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) to share their experience with the […]
Farmers Emphasize to Congress Importance of Crop Insurance
Farmers from across the country testified last week before a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing examining the efficacy of the farm safety net. While each grower had a unique story to share, a common thread quickly became clear: America’s farmers depend on the Federal crop insurance program. Read in their own words what crop insurance means […]
Crop Insurance Protects YOUR State
The past year has instilled in many of us a deeper appreciation for America’s farmers and ranchers – and the daily challenges they face to keep America supplied with a bounty of food and fiber. From sea to shining sea, America’s crop insurance providers are proud to stand beside our farmers and ranchers and provide […]
Crop Insurance Basics: Risk Mitigation and Risk Management
Risk mitigation and risk management are two sides of the same coin when it comes to improving agricultural outcomes and promoting climate-smart decisions. On the front of the coin, we have risk mitigation. This side represents all the steps farmers and ranchers take to reduce the amount of risk they face. For example, farmers utilizing […]
Crop Insurance 101
Crop insurance is a critical program for maintaining our nation’s supply of food, fuel and fiber. It helps farmers and ranchers navigate the risks of farming and plant again after a disaster while providing them the necessary stability to continue investing in long-term conservation practices. But with terms like “Actual Production History” or “Whole-Farm Revenue […]
