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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Stopgap spending bill approved to avoid a government shutdown
Update: March 8, 2024 | The Senate passed a $467.5 billion spending package on Friday, March 8, 2024. The bipartisan bill will fund the agriculture, transportation, housing, energy, veterans, and additional programs through September 30, 2024. NAU Country will continue to keep you informed as we learn more about the situation. November 22, 2023 -
SCAN. PAY. DONE.
Online Payments! No Farmer Account Needed! NAU Country offers a new premium payment method that utilizes a QR Code to provide a seamless way to pay online without a Farmer Account. November 01, 2023 -
Crop Insurance for Specialty and Organic Crops Grow as Options Improve and Expand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to add crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from America’s agricultural producers. To achieve this, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is hosting in-person and virtual roadshows and making investments in risk management education. These improvements are meant to improve risk management tools for producers and organic markets. October 17, 2023 -
So many ways to pay!
NAU Country offers online bill pay, payment by phone, paperless billing, paying bills by mail, and other convenient options for farmer premium payments. Learn more and access our helpful resources, including several Tips and Tricks through the Portal. Please review at your convenience for detailed step-by-step instructions to help answer any questions. October 05, 2023 -
Paperless Billing Statement Enrollment is now Available
NAU Country offers a convenient and clutter-free solution with Paperless Billing Statements. Paperless billing eliminates extra paper mail, while also helping the environment, and did we mention it cuts back on the clutter? By going paperless, your farmers will receive a billing notification via email, and can access their statement by utilizing our free online Farmer Portal. October 05, 2023 -
Short-term spending bill approved to avoid a government shutdown
With just a few hours to spare, Congress approved a 45-day spending bill to keep the government open while budget negotiations continue. October 02, 2023 -
2023 Fall NAU Country Connection Webinars featuring PRF Policy and Processing
Our NAU Country Connection trainings focus on how to best utilize NAU Country systems during the crop insurance cycle, being relevant to the appropriate time of year. We emphasize system training, and also touch on strategic products and procedures to assist you this sales season. Register today to learn more about Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) policy, processing, and quoting. October 02, 2023 -
NAU Country Insurance Company is prepared to keep you covered during a government shutdown
In the case of a government shutdown, NAU Country wants to reassure you of our commitment to our agents and policyholders. September 27, 2023 -
USDA Announces New Grapevine Insurance Program to Protect Against Natural Hazards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is expanding crop insurance options with a new Grapevine insurance program, which will provide coverage for loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as freeze or fire. The new program also will complement the Grape crop insurance program that covers the fruit growing on the vine. August 31, 2023 -
RMA Announces Changes to Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is improving crop insurance options for small and diversified farmers through improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WRFP) and Micro Farm insurance plans. These updates are part of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) efforts to increase participation and access to crop insurance. August 31, 2023