Featured News
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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series Hosted by the USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on how to work together to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community. *This is not an NAU Country event. August 01, 2025 -
QBE North America Promotes Jordan Atkinson to President of NAU Country Insurance Company
QBE North America today announced that Jordan Atkinson has been named President of NAU Country, effective August 18. NAU Country Insurance Company is QBE North America’s $4 billion Crop insurance business, specializing in multiple-peril crop insurance (MPCI). July 18, 2025 -
FSA/USDA Announces Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Read the full official news release, review resources, and access a link to the recorded webinar. July 10, 2025
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Take Your Summer Back with Preliminary Acreage Reporting!
NAU Country offers Preliminary Acreage Reporting! This functionality allows you to process your preliminary acres early in the crop year. Freeing up your time to relax this summer. April 02, 2025 -
Linked for Success with EASYwriter Pro® Companion Policies
Do you have policyholders with shared ground? If so, utilize Companion Policies within EASYwriter Pro® to make policy management between them a breeze! March 27, 2025 -
Changes Coming for 2026 Nursery Producers
Changes are happening for Nursery growers! Beginning with the 2026 crop year, Nursery Value Select will be the only nursery program offered and Nursery Field Grown & Container (FG&C) will no longer be available for purchase. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced these changes over the past year as a reminder to AIPs, Agents, and Producers. March 25, 2025 -
USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced appointees to lead efforts within the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission. The FPAC mission area plays a vital role in delivering USDA programs directly to farmers and ranchers across the country, from disaster assistance and risk management to conservation efforts that protect and enhance working lands. March 24, 2025 -
USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices. March 20, 2025 -
NAU Country is Prepared to Keep You Covered in the Event of a Government Shutdown
NAU Country is monitoring the potential government shutdown, and we want to reassure you of our commitment to our partners. March 13, 2025 -
Hassle-Free Crop Insurance Transfers
NAU Country Insurance Company provides Hassle-Free Crop Insurance Policy Transfers. We know the thought of transferring business may seem overwhelming. Let us prove to you how simple it can be! March 11, 2025 -
USDA Expands, Improves Crop Insurance Program for Producers Using Controlled Environments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Controlled Environment pilot crop insurance program to an additional 48 counties in 17 states for 2026 and succeeding crop years. March 11, 2025 -
NAU Country Celebrates FFA Week - February 15-22, 2025
NAU Country and the QBE Foundation proudly support National FFA Week (February 15-22, 2025)! Our partnership and sponsorship with the National FFA Foundation help set future farmers up for success. Plus, mark your calendars for Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 20, 2025! February 14, 2025 -
USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
The USDA recently announced 2025 enrollment periods for crop and dairy safety-net programs where producers can enroll in the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs beginning January 21, 2025, and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) beginning January 29, 2025. January 21, 2025