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. […]
The Three “C’s”: Crop Insurance, Climate, and Conservation
Over the past several years, farmers have dealt with immense climate and weather-related challenges. America’s farmers have survived droughts, hurricanes, derechos, floods, fires and a global pandemic. Through it all, farmers have kept farming. One constant throughout these past several years has been the availability of Federal crop insurance. Recently, the Crop Insurance Coalition, a […]
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 […]
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 Basics: Available to All
In the everyday insurance world, coverage may sometimes be hard to come by. That can be true if you’ve had a disaster – such as a fire in your home – or live in an area at high risk for disaster. Car insurance coverage may be more expensive or even denied if you are a […]
Crop Insurance Basics: Good Farming Practices
Suppose you’re a homeowner who intentionally neglects your property, refusing to make basic repairs and even creating unsafe conditions like exposed wires or leaky pipes. Now suppose your house, not surprisingly, is damaged from a resulting fire or flood. Are you entitled to a full homeowner’s insurance payout? Of course not. A homeowner’s policy has […]
Idaho Farmer: Crop Insurance Helps Farmers Feed America
Located in the southeastern corner of Idaho and situated in a high desert environment more than 5,000 feet above sea level, the town of Rockland can be a difficult location to farm. Extreme weather has the potential to quickly devastate crops. Fifth generation Idaho farmer Jamie Kress understands these challenges and that’s why Jamie and […]
Through Tough Years and Unexpected Hardships, Crop Insurance Helps Farmers Stay in Business
Just along the Texas-New Mexico border lies the small town of Texline. This west Texas community is where Valerie and Michael Diller raised their family while growing corn, wheat, hay and caring for sheep. Farming isn’t easy, and the Diller family has experienced their fair share of heartbreak. They credit crop insurance with helping their […]
