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Our View: New Year, Same Tired Criticisms of Farm Policy
From Farm Policy Facts “Our View”: “There’s not a farmer that I’ve talked to around the country that would rather have aid instead of trade,” Dr. John Newton, Chief Economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation. February 04, 2020 -
Investing in the Future of Agriculture
National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) is proud to invest in the future of agriculture through the NCIS 1890 Scholarship Program. NCIS awards scholarships to students majoring in agriculture-related disciplines at historically-black 1890 Land Grant Universities. Congratulations to these young men and women! January 28, 2020 -
USDA invites input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The rule – now available on the Federal Register – takes effect on publication and includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill. January 15, 2020
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2020 NAU Country Photo Calendar Contest
Dust off the camera, it’s time to send us your farm photos through Friday, September 6, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. (CDT)! We are gathering photos from the farm in preparation for our 2020 NAU Country Photo Calendar. The theme for our next photo calendar is 2020: Focused on Farming. That means any photos farm-related, we want to see! September 05, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Helps Pennsylvania Farmer Manage Risk
National Crop Insurance Services recently visited the Grove City, Pennsylvania, farm of John Ligo to discuss how the farm safety net has helped protect his farm against risk. August 28, 2019 -
House Crop Insurance Caucus Shares Importance of Farm Safety Net
Congressional staff met at Capitol Hill recently for the official launch of the bipartisan House Crop Insurance Caucus, hosted by co-chairs Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA). The House Crop Insurance Caucus will work to share with lawmakers the benefits of crop insurance and demonstrate how this program helps our farmers endure hardship by mitigating their risks. August 22, 2019 -
National Crop Insurance Services Launches New Website to Educate Public, Policymakers on Importance of Crop Insurance
National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) recently launched their CropInsurance101.org website in an aim to help the public and policymakers learn more about the history and importance of crop insurance. Check it out today! August 19, 2019 -
New soil map layers for Field Insights
Field Insights™ continues to improve and impress! Our flagship farmer tool, Field Insights, has added additional Soil data Map Layers and Soil Components to help your farmers make the best decisions regarding their farm operations. August 13, 2019 -
2020 NCIS Update Highlights
NAU Country is committed to keeping you informed on the crop insurance industry updates from the 2020 National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) meetings. Find out what changes are coming for the Supplemental Coverage Option, assigned yields, cover crops, Margin Protection, and so much more. August 09, 2019 -
How Does Crop Insurance Impact Your State?
Crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm policy. But what does that really mean for America’s farmers? To put it all into perspective, National Crop Insurance Services has highlighted the state-by-state impacts of crop insurance. July 30, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter - July 26, 2019
Click here to read the July 26, 2019, AACI Newsletter including general updates, the announcement of the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments to farmers at the beginning of next month, information on the newly launched Congressional Crop Insurance Caucus, AACI's Q2 report, and details on how to sign up for the AACI Leadership program. You don't want to miss this edition. Read more! July 26, 2019 -
AACI ISSUE Update - USDA Leaders announce second round of MFP Payments
On Thursday July 25, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI Issue Update announcing details on the second round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments. July 24, 2019 -
Pennsylvania Farmers Consider Crop Insurance a Must-Have Tool
National Crop Insurance Services visited Brian Campbell Farms as part of their mission to tell first-hand stories of farmers and ranchers who rely on the safety net provided by the federal crop insurance program. Campbell credits crop insurance for his growing success, saying, “If it wasn’t for whole farm revenue protection today, you know, I may not be at the size (farm) that I am.” July 16, 2019