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USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
How Tariff Battles Impact Crop Insurance
Line on Agriculture
How would tariff payments affect crop insurance and coverage and decisions?
Crop Insurance Election Changes
Line on Agriculture
Margin Coverage Option insurance is supplemental insurance for crops, and the deadline to sign up for it is just days away.
USDA Opens $16 Billion Disaster Relief Program for Farmers Hit in 2023–2024
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers with crop losses from recent natural disasters can now apply for federal aid through the USDA’s new Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.
Big Bill, Big Backup: What the Safety Net Looks Like
Southeast Regional Ag News
The proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act includes key provisions for risk management and the farm safety net, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Farm Bankruptcies Expected to Increase
Line on Agriculture
Farmers are having to "push to pencil" when it comes to profitability and stay in operation.
Tax Relief and Federal Aid on the Way for Farmers Hit by Hurricane Helene
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s governor has signed off on tax breaks for producers recovering from Hurricane Helene, helping keep more federal disaster relief in farmers’ pockets. With federal dollars set to start flowing soon, Southeast ag producers may finally see some much-needed relief.
Crop Insurance Trends
Line on Agriculture
It is expected that farmers took advantage of the Enhanced Coverage Option as part of their crop insurance strategy.
Crop Insurance is Doing It's Job
Line on Agriculture
Crop insurance has grown substantially both products and policies in the last 60 years.
2025 Federal Crop Insurance Change
Line on Agriculture
Enhanced Coverage Options and supplemental insurance subsidies are increased.
The Cost of Cutting Crop Insurance In Personal Budgets
Line on Agriculture
One crop insurance expert advises producers to not make cuts when it comes to crop insurance premiums.
USDA Hurricane Relief Starts Kicking In
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is stepping in this week to support farmers and livestock producers affected by natural disasters. Over $143 million in crop insurance payments is headed to Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton, while another $92 million will go to livestock producers across the country.
Area-Based Crop Insurance For Farmers
Line on Agriculture
How the Enhanced Coverage Option Plan can provide an extra layer of insurance coverage to benefit farmers.
Good News for Almond Production and Insurance!
California Ag Today
USDA NASS has the 2024 crop up 13% from last year while the Almond Board of California cheers new news in the world of almond insurance.
Risk Managmen Agency Prepares for Crop Insurance Expansion
Line on Agriculture
Changes to crop insurance options, beginning with crop year include the addition of specialty and organic crops.
Challenges of the Custom Harvesting Industry
Farm of the Future
Many farmers across the country rely on the services of custom harvesters for a wide variety of crops.
USDA Livestock Risk and Specialty Crops Programs For Price Declines
Line on Agriculture
Marcia Bunger, Risk Management Agency Administrator for USDA talks about popular programs for US producers.
Crop Insurance’s Impact on Your State
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farmers collectively pay between $3.5 and $4 billion a year out of their own pocket for coverage. What does that look like on a drilled-down basis?