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USDA and RMA Upgrades Rainfall Data Source
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) is upgrading the source for rainfall data used in several Federal crop insurance programs, moving from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). June 05, 2026 -
NAU Country Leaders Bill Wilson and Jim Korin Honored at NCIS Conference
NAU Country is proud to announce that two of its respected leaders, Bill Wilson and Jim Korin, were recognized with prestigious awards at the National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) Conference, honoring their outstanding contributions to the crop insurance industry. February 20, 2026 -
Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage Two Enrollment and Agent Information Session
The USDA FSA is providing over $16 billion in Congressionally approved assistance through the SDRP. Enrollment for Stage Two began on November 24, 2025, and will remain open until April 30, 2026. To support this process, the Risk Management Agency (RMA) and FSA will host an informational session (webinar) for crop insurance agents on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (EST). December 03, 2025
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The three “C’s”: Crop Insurance, Climate, and Conservation
America’s farmers have survived droughts, hurricanes, derechos, floods, fires, and a global pandemic. Through it all, farmers have kept farming. One constant throughout these past several years has been the availability of Federal crop insurance. March 15, 2022 -
Betting the Farm - Cyber security is essential for public trust in our food chain
NAU Country's Chief Operation Officer Michael (Mick) Deal recently connected with Leaders Edge Magazine, discussing how cyber security is of the utmost importance in the digital transformation of the food and agriculture sector. March 11, 2022 -
Rogers Wittum Presented Crop Insurance Industry Leadership Award
NAU Country's Rogers Wittum received the distinguished Crop Insurance Industry Leadership award at the recent 2022 Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention recently held in Indian Wells, CA. Congratulations to Rogers on this well deserved honor! March 10, 2022 -
Crop insurance earns bipartisan praise at congressional hearing
Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net and an invaluable risk management tool for America’s farmers. This message was underscored during a recent House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing called by Subcommittee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL). March 08, 2022 -
William Pearson Presented Crop Insurance Friend of the Industry Award
William “Bill” Pearson, Huisenga Pearson, is the recipient of the 2022 Crop Insurance Friend of the Industry Award, which was presented during the 2022 Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention last week in Indian Wells, CA. The Friend of the Industry award recognizes an individual who provides exceptional and notable contributions to the crop insurance industry. March 04, 2022 -
USDA Announces Supplemental American Rescue Plan Funding Available through the Local Agriculture Market Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). In fiscal year 2022, LAMP will receive a total of $97 million in competitive grant funding to help local and regional food entities develop, coordinate and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets and local food enterprises. March 03, 2022 -
NAU Country rises to number two in NCIS rankings
NAU Country Insurance Company is excited to announce that through the successful expansion of the business, the company now holds the number two position in the National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) rankings. February 28, 2022 -
Farm & Ranch Market: Evolving to Mitigate the Risks of Today
While the farm and ranch insurance space faces different risks than other property lines, many challenges of insuring those risks are often the same. Namely, extreme weather and natural catastrophes, which have tightened conditions in farm and ranch in some of the toughest states. February 22, 2022 -
RMA COVID-19 Relief Update
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) issued Manager’s Bulletins to provide program flexibilities recognizing the potential impact and challenges due to COVID-19. Previously issued Manager’s Bulletins providing COVID-19 relief continue to apply through the effective dates as provided. January 24, 2022 -
Don't sleep on drought insurance amid storms
Senior Vice President of Branch Operations for the Western Region John Wienstroer spoke with Farm Progress on how farmers are making choices now, for upcoming coverage levels and how current weather conditions could impact those important decisions. January 12, 2022
