Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are urging the USDA to restore the option for farmers to buy up additional prevented planting coverage that was removed under recent crop insurance changes, arguing it’s a vital risk management tool when weather keeps acres out of production. Reinstating this coverage for 2027 and beyond would give producers the certainty they need when adverse conditions arise. To learn how these changes could impact your prevented planting options and future risk management decisions, read the full article.

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