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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…
TURFGRASS VALUE SELECT IMPLEMENTATION
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors has approved the new Turfgrass Value Select Pilot Insurance Program, expanding…
A Partnership Built on Trust: Greg Sandrock – The Cornerstone Agency and ProAg
As ProAg celebrates its 100th anniversary, partnerships like the one with Greg Sandrock and The Cornerstone Agency reflect the values that have guided the company for a century: trust, service, communication and a commitment to helping farmers, ranchers and agents succeed.
1976-1985: A Decade of Pressure, Policy and Turning Points
Join ProAg crop insurance company 100th anniversary celebration. The decade of 1976-1985 saw the optimism of the 1970s run into high interest rates, rising debt and falling commodity prices.
Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO), Margin Coverage Option (MCO), and Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) Endorsement Changes
Beginning with the 2027 crop year, RMA is updating the ECO, MCO, and SCO Endorsements to reflect changes authorized by the One Big Beautiful Amendment (25-OBBA). The revisions expand SCO eligibility, increase coverage levels, and clarify endorsement provisions for future crop years.
FORAGE PRODUCTION CROP PROVISION CHANGES
Beginning with the 2027 crop year, Forage Production insurance will expand to include Yield Protection, Revenue Protection, and Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion in select counties across 12 states. Learn about the new plans and the additional crop provision updates approved by the FCIC and RMA.
REVISED ACREAGE REPORT REMINDERS
As the July 15 acreage reporting deadline approaches, it's important to understand when acreage reports can be revised and what documentation is required. Review the key post-deadline exceptions and revision requirements to help ensure accurate and timely reporting.
5 Key Takeaways From the Senate’s Newly Released Farm Bill Draft
After years of extensions, hearings and debate, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has released draft text for Farm Bill 2.0. The proposal outlines updates to commodity programs, crop insurance, conservation and farmer assistance while also revealing where key policy disagreements remain.
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