Featured News
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NAU Country offers the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO)
The Enhanced Coverage Option is an area-based supplemental shallow-loss coverage that covers loss from 86% up to 90% or 95%. The endorsement is offered on 31 crops for the 2021 crop year, with expansion planned for 2022. Talk to your Marketing Representative today! November 19, 2020 -
USDA Introduces Enhanced Coverage Option Crop Insurance Product
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced that a new Federal Crop Insurance product, the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO), will be available for 31 spring-planted crops for the 2021 crop year and is expected to be available for additional crops starting in the 2022 crop year. November 16, 2020 -
Looking for a Holiday Gift for your Insureds?
We have the perfect solution with NAU Country’s Cyber Monday sale! Our Cyber Monday sale offers ½ price Wall Maps! What a great personalized gift to surprise your insureds with this year. November 05, 2020
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House Crop Insurance Caucus Shares Importance of Farm Safety Net
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 Launches New Website to Educate Public, Policymakers on Importance of Crop Insurance
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 -
New soil map layers for Field Insights
Field Insights™ continues to improve and impress! Our flagship farmer tool, Field Insights, has added additional Soil data Map Layers and Soil Components to help your farmers make the best decisions regarding their farm operations. August 13, 2019 -
2020 NCIS Update Highlights
NAU Country is committed to keeping you informed on the crop insurance industry updates from the 2020 National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) meetings. Find out what changes are coming for the Supplemental Coverage Option, assigned yields, cover crops, Margin Protection, and so much more. August 09, 2019 -
How Does Crop Insurance Impact Your State?
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 -
AACI ISSUE Update - USDA Leaders announce second round of MFP Payments
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 -
Pennsylvania Farmers Consider Crop Insurance a Must-Have Tool
National Crop Insurance Services visited Brian Campbell Farms as part of their mission to tell first-hand stories of farmers and ranchers who rely on the safety net provided by the federal crop insurance program. Campbell credits crop insurance for his growing success, saying, “If it wasn’t for whole farm revenue protection today, you know, I may not be at the size (farm) that I am.” July 16, 2019 -
AACI ISSUE Update - USDA Leaders discuss prevented planting and cover crops
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 -
Farm Bill Expands Crop Insurance for Young, Veteran Farmers
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 -
In farm children, I see virtues that one sees too rarely these days
“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