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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

National Crop Insurance Services recently visited the Grove City, Pennsylvania, farm of John Ligo to discuss how the farm safety net has helped protect his farm against risk. August 28, 2019

Congressional staff met at Capitol Hill recently for the official launch of the bipartisan House Crop Insurance Caucus, hosted by co-chairs Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA). The House Crop Insurance Caucus will work to share with lawmakers the benefits of crop insurance and demonstrate how this program helps our farmers endure hardship by mitigating their risks. August 22, 2019

National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) recently launched their CropInsurance101.org website in an aim to help the public and policymakers learn more about the history and importance of crop insurance. Check it out today! August 19, 2019

Crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm policy. But what does that really mean for America’s farmers? To put it all into perspective, National Crop Insurance Services has highlighted the state-by-state impacts of crop insurance. July 30, 2019

Click here to read the July 26, 2019, AACI Newsletter including general updates, the announcement of the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments to farmers at the beginning of next month, information on the newly launched Congressional Crop Insurance Caucus, AACI's Q2 report, and details on how to sign up for the AACI Leadership program. You don't want to miss this edition. Read more! July 26, 2019

On Thursday July 25, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI Issue Update announcing details on the second round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments. July 24, 2019

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019, the American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) issued an AACI Issue Update regarding details around the USDA Leaders discussing prevented planting and cover crops. July 02, 2019

Farming can be an especially daunting task for those that are a part of traditionally underserved communities, such as beginning farmers or veterans. Congress recognized the importance of supporting these farmers and took steps to increase their access to crop insurance with the 2018 Farm Bill. July 02, 2019

“There I witnessed virtues that one sees to rarely these days. Hard work, practical manual skill, a communitarian ethic, woven tightly into the fabric of everyday life.” – Mitch Daniels, former Governor of Indiana and current president of Purdue University June 24, 2019