The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the expansion of crop insurance coverage for forage producers with options that guard against both yield losses and price declines. Starting with the 2027 crop year, this new policy expansion will replace existing Actual Production History (APH) coverage in select counties across 12 states, California, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin, giving farmers and ranchers three plan choices: Yield Protection (YP), Revenue Protection (RP) and Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion (RP-HPE).

Farmers and ranchers in eligible states and counties should connect with their local ProAg crop insurance agent with questions and to secure coverage before the enrollment closing date on September 30, 2026. The existing APH-based Forage Production insurance program will continue to be available to producers in all other states and counties where it is currently offered.

Read the full USDA release here and additional bulletins below for more information.

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