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USDA announces implementation improvements of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that further changes to its Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance plan will take effect on January 20 for crop year 2021 and succeeding crop years. January 22, 2021 -
Is the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) right for you?
NAU Country’s drive and focus to deliver risk management solutions for the American Farmer has led to the development of the new Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO). Now, we need to know if it's right for you! Our quoting system offers accurate ECO quoting on your insured's policy, the ability to view their Individual APH and how it correlates to county values, and analyze "what if" indemnity loss performance in the Historical Analyzer. We also provide a surplus of sales tools including an ECO brochure, product overview, and radio and print ad templates. January 21, 2021 -
Boost your knowledge! Attend the 2021 NAU Country Connection Webinar Series
Crop Insurance sales season is here! Gain product and system knowledge to impress your prospects by attending the NAU Country Connection Webinar Series. This short series focuses on the Enhanced Coverage Option product and system features, the Quality Loss Option, Easy sales with EASYquote, Applications and EASYsign, and how to take your summer back with preliminary acreage reports! January 11, 2021
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USDA and FSA have both added additional flexibilities for producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that were prevented from planting because of extreme weather events. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is adding these flexibilities for Notice of Loss on both insured and uninsured crops to enable Service Centers to best assist producers. July 08, 2020 -
AACI Issue Alert - Three important USDA announcements
On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI Issue Alert around three important press releases that went out last week from the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). July 07, 2020 -
Get the information you need with NAU Country's mobile notifications!
To assist you in providing excellent service to your farmers, NAU Country includes mobile notifications to keep you aware of important information regarding your farmer's policies, claims, and more. Simply log into the NAU Country mobile app and adjust your preferences to start getting these notifications today! July 01, 2020 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter - June 29, 2020
Click here to read the June 29, 2020, AACI Newsletter including general updates on what is happening in congress, Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) updates on distribution, Ag Updates on the extension on new immigration visas through the end of the year, the Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020, the banned sales of Dicamba in the U.S., and the deadlines around ARC and PLC enrollment, and more! Read more! June 29, 2020 -
CFAP $19 billion may still not be enough
Both agricultural groups and lawmakers have concerns that the CFAP funding will not go far enough. In addition, the first $1.4 billion in CFAP payments have been disbursed to farmers according to the USDA. June 18, 2020 -
Biofuel Producers Need Immediate COVID-19 Relief
The COVID-19 pandemic is decimating the biofuels industry. In April, ethanol production dropped by more than 40 percent compared to the same month last year. Biofuel production in April of last year (2019) averaged just over 1 million barrels per day while this year’s production is averaging 585,500 barrels per day. June 16, 2020 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter - June 15, 2020
Click here to read the June 15, 2020, AACI Newsletter including general updates on what is happening in congress, Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) updates on distribution, further COVID-19 updates, and RMA updates to the Livestock Revenue Protection (LRP) program. Read more! June 15, 2020 -
Help your farmers be more profitable!
NAU Country is committed to helping your farmers be more profitable. We do that by keeping you informed on market fluctuations, pricing trends, and how it affects you and crop insurance. Are you signed up to receive our Opening Bell and Market Report daily commodity updates? We have some exciting news! We have now made all our Commodity Market features more accessible in ONE central location through our Agent Portal, Farmer Portal, and NAU Country mobile! June 11, 2020 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter - June 8, 2020
Click here to read the June 8, 2020, AACI Newsletter including general updates on what is happening in congress, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) changes signed into law, a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) update, modifications to the Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) Sales Period, and Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) lending rates for June. Read more! June 10, 2020 -
RMA Update: Dairy Revenue Protection Sales Period Modification
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced modifications to Dairy Revenue Protection sales periods over weekends due to the volatility of milk prices. June 09, 2020