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Harvest Prices, Production Reports and PRF Premium support through subsidies for crop insurance was increased in the OBBBA on July 4th. Those higher subsidy levels will mean lower farmer premiums for the same coverage level for the 2026 crop year. RP coverage subsidies were increased 3% and SCO/ECO subsidies were increased 15%. SCO 86% and ...

Crop-Hail insurance safeguards your crops against the unpredictable forces of nature. From devastating hailstorms to unexpected weather events, ensure your investment and livelihood are covered.

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Farmers - We're in the homestretch of setting our Spring prices for crop insurance this week. 3 more days left before they'll be locked in - here's the current estimated prices.

There are a few big updates to discuss before heading off to go plant this spring so if you haven't talked to your agent yet, or they are retiring, then give us a shot. We specialize in only doing crop insurance - since 1953. It never hurts to have a conversation!

USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs | Farm Service Agency WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC). Agricultural producers can submit applications to USDA.....

Spring Price discovery for Crop Insurance started last week.
Here's the running average after the 1st of 4 weeks.
(For reference, 2024 prices were $4.66 & $11.55.)

The market dynamics have created some new opportunities with coverage options this year. As we enter another valley in the grain markets, the focus needs to be on Profitability for 2025! We have a couple keys to help with that plan. Give us a call! It never hurts to have a conversation - (574) 737-7467

Update:
Spring Crop Insurance Price Discovery wrapped up today!

There are some creative ways to protect your farm's revenue this year - call us for more info if interested.

We can also help advise on which county program election to make @ the FSA office - ARC or PLC. Might be some meat on the bone there. Those programs have been lame ducks since 2019, but with our commodity prices slipping there may be payments coming back onto the horizon.

The corn crop potential still looks very promising. So far plants are healthy, but conditions have been ideal for gray leaf spot and tar spot development. Consider protecting your investment and apply a post tassel fungicide application.