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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 -
AACI ISSUE Update - USDA Leaders discuss prevented planting and cover crops
On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI Issue Update regarding details around the USDA Leaders discussing prevented planting and cover crops. July 02, 2019 -
Farm Bill Expands Crop Insurance for Young, Veteran Farmers
Farming can be an especially daunting task for those that are a part of traditionally underserved communities, such as beginning farmers or veterans. Congress recognized the importance of supporting these farmers and took steps to increase their access to crop insurance with the 2018 Farm Bill. July 02, 2019
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NCIS Fosters Next Generation Through Agriculture Scholarships
National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) proudly helps foster the next generation of America’s agricultural community and promotes diversity through the NCIS 1890 Scholarship Program. February 21, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Sets Record, Saves Money, Protects America’s Heartland in 2018
More than 334 million acres of farmland were protected by crop insurance in 2018, a 20 million acre increase over 2017 and an all-time high. And, crop insurance came in $2 billion under original federal budget projections for the year. February 19, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - February 15, 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. February 15, 2019 -
New to Crop Insurance? Here’s How it Works
The government developed the public-private partnership of federal crop insurance in order to protect and support farmers and thereby helping to stabilize the economies of the rural communities that rely on agriculture, without leaving taxpayers solely on the hook financially. February 13, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - February 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. February 08, 2019 -
Family Farms in Iowa Find Crop Insurance Invaluable
It’s a full-time job for me just managing the books, managing the risk, forward planning, and strategic planning. Crop insurance protects that bottom line. It’s by far the best government program we have, hands down. February 05, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - February 1, 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. February 01, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - January 25, 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. January 25, 2019 -
10 Things to know about the 2018 Farm Bill
Producers will gain farm program flexibility and modestly larger support from the federal safety net in the 2018 Farm Bill, which takes effect with 2019 crops. It will be easier to switch between ARC and PLC, marketing loan rates are higher, and there's the possibility of a 15% increase in PLC reference prices. Congress delivered on the top priority of farm groups: maintenance of a strong crop insurance program. Provisions would remove crop insurance barriers to cover crops. January 24, 2019 -
New Farm Bill with Strong Crop Insurance Becomes Law
The American Association of Crop Insurers, Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, Crop Insurance Professionals Association, Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, and National Crop Insurance Services issued a joint statement in response to the recent Farm Bill signing January 22, 2019