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Farmers Helped Protect Crop Insurance During 2018 Farm Bill Debate
When farm policy critics predictably suggested that Congress use the 2018 Farm Bill to undermine the critical safety net that crop insurance provides, those who depend on crop insurance were quick to tell Capitol Hill to “do no harm” to this important program. The House Agriculture Committee also heard first-hand from rural Americans, and their message was clear, “The crop insurance system today is working.” March 26, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Vital to America’s Family Farms
Just before the end of 2018, the Economic Research Service at the United States Department of Agriculture released a report analyzing data from a 2017 survey of farmers across the country. This report – titled “America’s Diverse Family Farms” – presents the facts behind farming in America. March 21, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Program Integrity Continues to Improve
Crop insurance’s already-low improper payment rate — a closely-watched standardized measure of waste and efficiency – improved again in 2018. March 14, 2019
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Farmers Helped Protect Crop Insurance During 2018 Farm Bill Debate
When farm policy critics predictably suggested that Congress use the 2018 Farm Bill to undermine the critical safety net that crop insurance provides, those who depend on crop insurance were quick to tell Capitol Hill to “do no harm” to this important program. The House Agriculture Committee also heard first-hand from rural Americans, and their message was clear, “The crop insurance system today is working.” March 26, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Vital to America’s Family Farms
Just before the end of 2018, the Economic Research Service at the United States Department of Agriculture released a report analyzing data from a 2017 survey of farmers across the country. This report – titled “America’s Diverse Family Farms” – presents the facts behind farming in America. March 21, 2019 -
Crop Insurance Program Integrity Continues to Improve
Crop insurance’s already-low improper payment rate — a closely-watched standardized measure of waste and efficiency – improved again in 2018. March 14, 2019 -
Farm Groups Defend Crop Insurance Budget
Over sixty farm groups, conservation organizations, and lenders, sent a letter to the House and Senate Budget Committees, as well as Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging them to protect crop insurance during the budget process in recognition of its central importance to farmers and the rural economy. March 12, 2019 -
AACI ISSUE ALERT - Crop Insurance Industry responds to President's Budget
On Monday, March 11, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI ISSUE ALERT. March 11, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - March 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. March 08, 2019 -
2018 Farm Bill Strengthens Crop Insurance
The Farm Bill strengthened crop insurance by directing research for new products, promoting coverage for underserved producers, and improving the availability and workability of various insurance programs. March 07, 2019 -
Why Crop Insurance Matters to You
In 2016, the crop insurance program paid out almost $4 billion in indemnities to producers across the U.S. who purchased crop insurance. It works as a safety net against perils such as drought, flooding, freeze and frost, and hail. Learn more about how NAU Country can help you manage your farming operation’s risk! February 26, 2019 -
American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) Newsletter Update - February 22, 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 22, 2019 -
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