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Crop Insurance Report
RAINFALL INDEX (RI) – PASTURE, RANGELAND, FORAGE (PRF) CROP PROVISIONS AND RAINFALL INDEX PLAN COMMON POLICY, BASIC PROVISIONS CHANGES
For the 2026 and succeeding crop years (effective for the August 31, 2025, contract change date) and for the 2027…
1966-1975: A Decade of Growth, Technology and New Markets
Join ProAg crop insurance company 100th anniversary celebration. The decade of 1966-1975 saw arms continue to increase in size while the number of farms declined. New technology improved efficiency, and foreign markets became increasingly important to American agriculture.
Emergency Crop Insurance Procedures for Crops Damaged by Freeze in April 2026 (and Expansion)
Emergency Crop Insurance Procedures for Crops Damaged by Freeze in April 2026
Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index (HIP-WI) Crop Insurance Changes
FCIC amended the HIP-WI Endorsement for the 2027 crop year
Emergency Crop Insurance Procedures for Livestock Impacted by Wildfire
RMA authorized emergency procedures for livestock producers impacted by wildfires in Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, providing flexibility.
Rainfall Index – Annual Forage Crop Provisions and Rainfall Index Plan Common Policy, Basic Provision Changes
RMA updated Rainfall Index and Annual Forage policy provisions for 2027.
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) Crop Insurance Modifications
FCIC approved revisions to the LRP, LGM, and DRP insurance plans beginning with the 2027 crop year.
1956-1965: A Decade of Scale, Efficiency and Change
Join ProAg crop insurance company 100th anniversary celebration. The decade of 1956-1965 saw larger farms, more powerful equipment and crop insurance saw the need to improve coverage, accessibility and affordability.
April 30, 2026 Contract Change Date: Key Updates to HIP-WI, Rainfall Index and Livestock Insurance Programs for 2027 Crop Year
RMA has announced updates for the April 30, 2026 Contract Change Date, for the 2027 and succeeding crop years. These changes affect HIP-WI, RI and AF provisions, along with LRP, LGM and DRP.
Production Reporting Requirements and Deadlines for Crop Insurance
As production reporting deadlines approach, use this guide to understand what is required, how to stay compliant and what happens if reporting is not completed on time.