Featured News
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Stay Ahead of the Storm: Get Hail Alerts for You and Your Farmers
As an NAU Country Agent, you have access to powerful tools like Hail Probability Alerts and EASYview Weather. Did you know your farmers can get alerts too? Help your farmers stay informed by encouraging them to sign up for Insured Hail Notifications - a service that sends alerts when hail or high winds may have impacted their fields. May 14, 2025 -
EASYbind: Your Hassle-Free Solution to Binding Crop-Hail
Don't let storm clouds catch you off guard. Embrace the power of EASYbind and take control of your Crop-Hail Binding process like never before. Experience the speed, efficiency, and reliability of EASYbind – because when it comes to protecting your farmers' livelihoods, every second counts. May 06, 2025 -
2025 Planting Progress Updates
The 2025 planting season is in full swing, and NAU Country wishes you a successful planting season! Check out the planting progress percentages for select crops in major producing states nationwide. *Note: The weekly 2025 Planting Progress Update summary sheets will be available after 9:30 (CT) on Tuesday mornings following the release of the prior day's reports from USDA/Cornell University. April 22, 2025
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Deadline Extended and More Pre-Filled Forms For 2020 and 2021 Disasters on the Way
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). A new deadline will be announced after the last Phase One applications are mailed and provide at least 30 days following the mailing. August 05, 2022 -
USDA Makes It Easier for American Farmers to Grow Food, Ease Burdens for American Families
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reducing the economic risk of raising two crops on the same land in one year by expanding double crop insurance opportunities in nearly 1,500 counties where double cropping is viable. This action is part of a broader set of commitments made earlier this year by President Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to increase domestic food production amid potential global food shortages related to the invasion of Ukraine. August 05, 2022 -
Top 6 Emergency Relief Program Checklist Items for Eligible Farmers
Have questions about the Emergency Relief Program (ERP)? Review the USDA/FSA's top six ERP checklist items for eligible farmers. June 19, 2022 -
Reminder: 2023 COI, DRP, and Livestock (LGM, LRP) rollover to 2023 EASYwriter Pro®
As a reminder, beginning with the sales closing date of Friday, July 1, 2022, processing for 2023 Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) and Livestock (LGM, LRP) will take place in NAU Country's 2023 EASYwriter Pro® (EWP) system. EASYquote® will also be available for 2023 DRP. June 08, 2022 -
Recognizing excellent customer service
Providing obsessive customer service to our NAU Country Agents and Farmers is our top priority. It is important for us to know when an NAU Country employee has gone above and beyond, so we can acknowledge them and continue to excel. June 08, 2022 -
Flexibilities to Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Released by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of the primary nesting season for fiscal year 2022. June 06, 2022 -
Technological Advances Are a Boon for Farmers, So Long As They Have The Right Insurance Partner
NAU Country’s deep knowledge of the agricultural sector, combined with its savvy approach to technology, make it a stalwart risk management partner for the American farmer. June 01, 2022 -
New Emergency Relief Program (ERP) released by USDA
The U.S Department of Agriculture announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments totaling approximately $6 billion through the Farm Service Agency’s new Emergency Relief Program to offset crop yield and value losses. May 18, 2022 -
Your One Stop for Policyholder Resources
As an Approved Insurance Provider (AIP), NAU Country takes pride in keeping you up-to-date on crop insurance changes, enabling you to best assist the American farmer. That is why we offer resources to find this information fast and efficiently! May 09, 2022 -
President’s Budget Recognizes Crop Insurance is Key to Farm Safety Net
The President released his proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget that fully funds the federal crop insurance program in recognition of the indispensable role that crop insurance plays in the farm safety net. The release of the FY 2023 Budget follows a letter sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Secretary of Agriculture by 55 farming, banking, and conservation organizations asking that the administration protect crop insurance from harmful budget cuts. April 13, 2022