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American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter - September 13, 2019
Click here to read the September 13, 2019, AACI Newsletter including general updates, 2019 Prevented Plant and the August WASDE report, updates on the MFP 2.0 payments from the USDA, Hemp 2020 announcements from RMA, WFRP Policy changes, details on disaster aid, and a save the date for the AACI annual fall fly in. You don't want to miss this edition. Read more! September 16, 2019 -
2020 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Modifications
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) has released changes to the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index Plan of Insurance for the 2020 crop year via PM-19-049 on August 30, 2019. At NAU Country Insurance Company, it is important to us, that you are aware of the changes. A summary of the 2020 changes are shown below, in addition to resources on quoting, application packets, historical indices, reporting features, processing, and so much more through our systems. September 09, 2019 -
AACI ISSUE Update - USDA Announces Details on Disaster Aid
On Monday, September 9, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) released the first details of the disaster aid program aimed to assist producers who were impacted by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including hurricane Dorian. September 09, 2019
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American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - November 9, 2018
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. November 09, 2018 -
Montana farms fight weather, low prices to stay in business
“Mother nature is always in the background saying, ‘Hey, we are going to dry out here next week’…so we just really need to have (crop insurance) to cover our expenses if we do have major wipe out here with hail or a drought. And we’ve had that.” November 06, 2018 -
Market Facilitation Program updates
The Market Facilitation Program will provide direct payments to eligible producers of soybeans, sorghum, corn, wheat, cotton, dairy, hogs, shelled almonds, and fresh sweet cherries. RMA is clarifying the impact of these payments on an insured's Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and/or MPCI programs. November 05, 2018 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - November 2, 2018
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. November 02, 2018 -
New Coverage - Almond Freeze
Don’t miss your opportunity to protect your 4th leaf almonds against the unavoidable loss of production resulting from freeze, with the exclusive Almond Freeze insurance plan offered only through NAU Country. The Almond Freeze insurance plan will cover damage to the almond caused by subfreezing temperatures (30° or colder), which result in physical damage or death to the almond bloom or nutlet. November 01, 2018 -
Intimate Relationships
NAU Country President Jim Korin was recently interviewed in the QBE Leaders Edge magazine. Read about QBE’s dedication to the crop industry. October 25, 2018 -
Crop insurance helps preserve family farming legacies
“For many ranchers across America, being able to pass down our operations to the next generation is a driving force behind what we do. That, along with playing a role in providing food and fiber for our fellow Americans while being stewards of the land is what makes all of the long days and hard work worth it.” – Steve Wooten, owner of Beatty Canyon Ranch in Las Animas County, CO October 23, 2018 -
Farmers tell their story
As the 2018 Farm Bill debate plays out in Congress, farmers across the nation are getting in front of the camera to tell their stories with the hopes that lawmakers will understand just how important a strong farm policy is to rural America. October 17, 2018 -
LRP, LGM, and DRP Sales interruption to begin October 19, 2018
RMA is preparing to relocate their data center. As a result actuarial offers, and associated sales will not be made on October 19, 2018, and October 22, 2018. October 16, 2018 -
Surveys Show Rural America Continues to Struggle
America’s farm economy may be heading for bigger declines, several surveys say. Inflation-adjusted net farm income, which is a broad measure of profits, is expected to be down by $11.4 billion this year compared to 2017, according to The USDA’s August Farm Income Forecast. October 11, 2018