Ohio Ag Net’s Joe Everett visits with Jason Williamson of Williamson Crop Insurance to discuss how grain quality is shaping up as Ohio farmers move through harvest. While conditions have been better than initially expected, Williamson encourages farmers to stay…
Birds’ nests account for about $1.2 million in tractor fire claims each year, according to rural insurer FMG, which is urging farmers and machinery operators to check under the bonnet before starting work. FMG said the claims peak during the starling…
As moves to determine the next agriculture minister gather pace, agribusiness leaders have urged the federal government’s top officials to identify a “new flagship” for the ministry in the next administration. One proposal is to focus on strengthening rural insurance.
CoveredFarmers, an independent information and referral resource for self-employed farm households, has published plain-English guides to Open Enrollment, renewal notices and estimating farm income, with state guides for Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The…
As the U.S. corn harvest is 60% completed, farmers are seeing a potential financial tailwind. Strong export sales to China, ARC/PLC program payments and $8 billion to potentially help cover higher fuel costs are on the financial horizon for farmers. “We’re hearing…
CARTHAGE, MO. (RFD-TV) — Rising prices for agricultural equipment, buildings, and cattle are making it increasingly important for farmers and ranchers to review their insurance coverage and ensure their assets are adequately protected. Jacob Steph with Specialty Risk Insurance joined Market…
A cotton bud framed by a sunset. LUBBOCK, Texas (RFD-TV) — Cotton producers could have more flexibility to combine crop insurance protections in 2027 under a new USDA action announced as part of the Great American Cotton Plan. USDA’s Risk Management Agency…
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says changes to federal risk management programs in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill are benefiting farmers. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad tells Brownfield producers and insurance agents alike are pleased, with participation on…
The session runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central time and is intended for farmers and agricultural professionals. Registration is required to receive the online meeting link. The Farm Service Agency announced the webinar October 19, identifying Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage…
The federal crop insurance program subsidizes about $15 billion in premiums annually, roughly two-thirds of all premiums, and covers more than 572 million acres, according to a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report. The fiscal year 2025 budget reconciliation law, P.L. 119-21, increased premium…
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