How do you mark 100 years in the crop insurance industry? You celebrate the people who made the milestone anniversary possible: farmers, ranchers, independent agents and ProAg team members. That’s why our 2026 ProAg Wall Calendar is dedicated to their stories, featuring the generations dedicated to providing food, fuel and fiber for the world — and those helping protect them season after season.

ProAg employees, agents, policyholders and social media followers submitted images for the 2026 ProAg Wall Calendar Photo Contest. After careful consideration, ProAg is excited to share the photos that will be featured in the 2026 Wall Calendar that hangs in ProAg regional offices and agencies across the country.

The winners will also receive a copy of the calendar, in addition to a ProAg swag package. Of those winning submissions, the top four are also awarded a monetary prize.

First place: Katie Spillman, ProAg Crop Insurance Adjuster ($250 AMEX gift card)

Selected for June and taking the top spot, the family photo Katie submitted shows three generations of eldest sons — her son, husband and father-in-law — finishing up some field scouting and heading back to their truck. Taken in 2018, it captured a special memory before her father-in-law passed.

Second place: Meagan Lantz, ProAg Associate Underwriter ($150 AMEX gift card)

Taken in the 1950s, February’s photo shows Meagan’s grandfather, Howard Jones, finishing up corn cultivation on T&D Acres. It was taken by her aunt, Dee, on a visit home from California.

Third place: Mark Brandenburg, ProAg Business Analyst Manager ($100 AMEX gift card)

April’s photo shows 3-year-old Micah Brandenburg walking hand in hand with his grandfather, Henry Bents. Captured in 2007, the photo features the family farmhouse before a tornado later destroyed it. Henry has also passed since the photo was taken, giving it a special significance to Mark’s family.

Fourth place: John Pattee, ProAg Senior Crop Insurance Adjuster ($50 AMEX gift card)

The May photo shows William Jennings Pattee posing with his team of mules on the family farm in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, in 1926 — the year the ProAg legacy began. William’s grandson, John, submitted the photo.

The gallery below features all winners by month. Click on the image to reveal the full version of the image in a pop-up.

Month Winners
January 2026, “Winter Farm” submitted by Sue Jacobsen – Employee
February 2026, “Howard Jones Wayne County Iowa” submitted by Meagan Lantz – Employee
March 2026, Tom Kemper – Employee
April 2025, Mark Brandenburg – Employee
May 2025, “Grampa” submitted by John Pattee – Employee
June 2026, Katie Spillman – Employee
July 2026, “1800s” submitted by Eric Gates – Employee
August 2026, “Family” submitted by Anngie Steinbarger – Employee
September 2026, “Krueger” submitted By Lisa Beckman – Employee
October 2026, Terri Sell – Other
November 2026, Amy Bastar – Employee
December 2026, Scott Schaefers – Employee
Background Winners
2026 Background 1, “Krause Century Farm” submitted by Richard Stinson – Employee
2026 Background 2, “Pickin” submitted by John Pattee – Employee
2026 Background 3, Katie Spillman – Employee
2026 Background 4, Kevin Thorn – Other
2026 Background 5, Mark Brandenburg – Employee

We’re grateful for every submission to this special edition of the ProAg Wall Calendar. It’s an honor to share the stories of American agriculture this way. Keep an eye on our social media for a monthly highlight with more information on each image. Find us on Facebook (ProAg Insurance), Instagram (ProAgIns), Threads (proagins) X (ProAgIns) and LinkedIn (ProAg).