As for the Supplemental Coverage Option, most farmers will now only pay 20% of the full SCO cost. Supplement plans such as ...

Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse shares some tips on understanding the differences available in crop insurance options ...

As has been often said with farming, “every year is different,” and many times decisions for the current crop year are based ...

A Nebraska ag economist offers considerations about the rewards and pitfalls from various crop insurance programs.

A recent USDA statistic making the rounds suggests that only 13% of U.S. farms purchase crop insurance. This figure is being cited by critics of crop insurance, particularly those interested in ...

Farmers struggling to cover increased production costs are taking advantage of reduced premiums on federal crop insurance ...

The deadline to purchase crop insurance for corn and soybeans for the 2025 crop year is March 17. It appears that the 2025 spring price for corn will be similar to 2024; however the soybean price will ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Natural disasters, changing markets and varied input costs impose risk on farmers and their operations. A crop insurance expert said programs including Title 1 of the farm bill and ...

In the United States, farmers have access to federally subsidized crop insurance — a backstop that affords them some peace of mind in the face of extreme weather. When droughts, floods, or other ...

Weather patterns might have shifted dramatically in states known for hurricanes and floods, but something puzzling is ...