Crop Insurance

This year marks the 30th anniversary of what is referred to as the foundation of the modern crop insurance program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging dairy producers to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage, an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences.

Three farmers with decades of experience utilizing soil conservation practices on their farms detailed their efforts in a “Toolshed Talk.”

With a September deadline, and a congressional summer vacation on the calendar, the clock is ticking on a new five-year farm bill.

Is there a government conspiracy afoot to deprive farmers of receiving their full benefits from crop insurance? Not at all, according to an economist.

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15 to revise elections and sign contracts.

A trio of farmers tackled issues ranging from soil management to grain marketing during a panel discussion at the Illinois Soybean Association’s Soybean Summit.

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.

As America’s farmers and ranchers continue to face immense climate and weather-related challenges, both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and private-sector crop insurers are committed to strengthening the crop insurance program.

Leadership from the Senate and House agriculture committees delivered a clear message to the Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention: Crop insurance has bicameral and bipartisan support from the “four corners” of agriculture.

As the deadline to purchase federal crop insurance moves closer, COUNTRY Financial is providing enhanced coverages for Illinois farmers in addition to federal crop insurance.

No one can will the corn or soybean market to jump a dollar, but developing a marketing plan can provide leverage to weather the swings.

While January left the old year behind, it didn’t leave behind any of the baggage 2023 saddled American farmers and ranchers with.

The second annual Illinois Ag Retail Survey is underway to collect data on nutrient management practices.

Since the U.S. Congress extended the 2018 farm bill for 2024, farmers will have the option to enroll their base acres in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the upcoming growing season.