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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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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 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - January 18, 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 18, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - January 11, 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 11, 2019