Featured News
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USDA/FSA Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Market Disruptions
The USDA will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs that are still impacting farmers. December 12, 2025 -
NAU Country is Committed to Keeping You Covered During a Partial Government Shutdown
Due to the partial government shutdown, NAU Country wants to reassure you of our continued commitment to supporting our agents and policyholders. Many services within the agricultural sector are considered essential and will remain available to AIPs, agents, agencies, and policyholders. Learn how this may affect you and your policyholders. October 01, 2025 -
NAU Country is Prepared to Keep You Covered in the Event of a Government Shutdown
In an effort to demonstrate our dedication to agents and policyholders, NAU Country wants to reassure you that, in the event of a government shutdown, we will continue to fund losses and commissions with our own funding for the time being. This is made possible by the financial strength of our parent company, QBE. We remain committed to ensuring that our efforts and financial stability help keep the safety net active. September 25, 2025
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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 -
AACI Issue Alert - Small-scale, local producers get improved insurance coverage through new Micro Farm policy
Today, USDA’s Risk Management Agency issued a press release announcing that producers with small-scale farms who sell locally can now get simplified insurance coverage through a new policy designed for their needs. USDA developed the new Micro Farm policy, which simplifies recordkeeping and covers post-production costs like washing and value-added products. November 30, 2021 -
Crop Insurance Basics: Incentives
Policy makers designed crop insurance with a self-correcting feature that naturally discounts premium for any producer who improves their performance. This catch-all incentive rewards any behavior that increases yields and reduces risk for farmers and taxpayers. April 22, 2021 -
Our View: Farm Forecasts Remain Gloomy, Congress Must Reject Ag Budget Cuts
Agricultural groups have expressed concerns about cuts to crop insurance, agricultural conservation programs, research efforts, and food aid after the USDA released their 2020 Farm Income Forecast, and the Office of Management and Budget proposed substantial cuts to the farm safety net. March 05, 2020 -
Field Insights® is here for you this planting season!
With a new planting season coming up, one of the toughest factors to account for is weather and the impacts it takes on your farmers' fields. Unfortunately, we can’t control what Mother Nature throws our way, but with Field Insights, we can assist your policyholders on making educated decisions for each individual field, giving them the most efficient and successful farming operation possible. April 09, 2019