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AACI ISSUE Update - Trade Aid Updates
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI Issue Update. May 23, 2019 -
2017 Ag Census: Demographic, Acre and Production Trends
The USDA released 6.4 million new data points about America’s farms and producers. The 2017 Census of Agriculture shows both farm numbers and land in farms have slightly declined since the last Census, which was released in 2012. May 21, 2019 -
Against All Odds: Farmer Survives Epic Ordeal
Sampson Parker’s story of how he survived an accident on his farm in Kershaw County, SC, is not for the faint of heart. His inner strength and faith, and the heroes that helped him on that fateful day, make this a tale that shows that the spirit of the American Farmer cannot be broken. May 16, 2019
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Crop Insurance Wins Wide Support on Capitol Hill and In Countryside
Federal crop insurance and the critical role it serves as part of the farm safety net unexpectedly took center stage at a recent Senate Finance hearing with the United States Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer. April 04, 2019 -
Farmers Helped Protect Crop Insurance During 2018 Farm Bill Debate
When farm policy critics predictably suggested that Congress use the 2018 Farm Bill to undermine the critical safety net that crop insurance provides, those who depend on crop insurance were quick to tell Capitol Hill to “do no harm” to this important program. The House Agriculture Committee also heard first-hand from rural Americans, and their message was clear, “The crop insurance system today is working.” March 26, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Vital to America’s Family Farms
Just before the end of 2018, the Economic Research Service at the United States Department of Agriculture released a report analyzing data from a 2017 survey of farmers across the country. This report – titled “America’s Diverse Family Farms” – presents the facts behind farming in America. March 21, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Program Integrity Continues to Improve
Crop insurance’s already-low improper payment rate — a closely-watched standardized measure of waste and efficiency – improved again in 2018. March 14, 2019 -
Farm Groups Defend Crop Insurance Budget
Over sixty farm groups, conservation organizations, and lenders, sent a letter to the House and Senate Budget Committees, as well as Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging them to protect crop insurance during the budget process in recognition of its central importance to farmers and the rural economy. March 12, 2019 -
AACI ISSUE ALERT - Crop Insurance Industry responds to President's Budget
On Monday, March 11, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI ISSUE ALERT. March 11, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - March 8, 2019
Keep informed on the latest AACI updates in their weekly newsletter. Note: AACI content can only be accessed through the Agent Portal. Click on the link to login, and view the AACI Newsletter PDF. March 08, 2019 -
2018 Farm Bill Strengthens Crop Insurance
The Farm Bill strengthened crop insurance by directing research for new products, promoting coverage for underserved producers, and improving the availability and workability of various insurance programs. March 07, 2019 -
Production Reporting has gone mobile
The NAU Country mobile app boosts its ability to provide our "agents on the go" with the functionality of EASYwriter Pro®! Learn more about Mobile Production Reporting! March 06, 2019 -
New EASYmapping - Coming soon
NAU Country's EASYmapping® has been a staple in the industry for many years. The system has been updated many times in the past as an effort to continue to improve its productivity and usefulness. Learn more about the newest and most exciting updates as we completely re-envision how EASYmapping works! March 06, 2019