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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…
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.
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.
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.
1946-1955: A Decade of Expansion, Tractors and Building Trust
Join ProAg crop insurance company as we celebrate our 100th anniversary. The decade of 1946-1955 saw the mechanization of farming and crop insurance, laying the groundwork for trust with data and in pricing discipline.
1936-1945: A Decade of Recovery, Resilience and War
Join ProAg crop insurance company as we celebrate our 100th anniversary. The decade of 1936-1945 saw the creation of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and the crop insurance program.
$12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs that are still impacting farmers.
PISTACHIO CROP PROVISION CHANGES
Changes have been made to the Pistachio Crop Provisions for 2026 and succeeding crop years by the Federal Crop Insurance…