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Stopgap spending bill approved to avoid a government shutdown
Update: January 19, 2024 | Congress has approved a stopgap spending bill into early March 2024 in place of a government shutdown. This means that the government will stay open while budget negotiations occur. NAU Country will continue to keep you informed as we learn more about the situation. November 22, 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 -
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
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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 -
USDA announces Livestock Gross Margin insurance program improvements
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance program for cattle and swine beginning in the 2021 crop year. July 24, 2020 -
RMA Update: COVID-19 FSA Acreage Reporting Date changes
Given the current situation surrounding COVID-19, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced additional information on the FSA Acreage Reporting Date as well as Manager's Bulletin MGR-20-015 that was issued on May 28, 2020. July 13, 2020 -
USDA improves crop insurance policies with new options
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced changes to several crop insurance policies improving options for producers, including introducing a new Quality Loss Option, a new unit structure assignment option for Enterprise Units (EU) and new procedures for Multi-County Enterprise Units (MCEU). July 13, 2020 -
RMA Update: Flexibilities for organic certification amid coronavirus pandemic
Given the current situation surrounding COVID-19, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced additional flexibilities for organic producers. May 05, 2020 -
RMA Information on COVID-19 and Dumped Milk on Dairy Revenue Protection and Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Policies
As we continue to face challenges due to COVID-19, the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) has issued multiple bulletins and updates. Please see below for highlights of the most recent bulletins. April 13, 2020 -
RMA information regarding COVID-19
Because of challenges facing our nation due to COVID-19, RMA is extending multiple important dates. April 03, 2020 -
NAU Country President and NCIS Chairman Jim Korin stresses the importance of crop insurance in 2020 at the recent NCIS Convention
Jim Korin, Chairman of NCIS and President of NAU Country, spoke at the recent NCIS annual convention about the value of crop insurance especially after a difficult 2019. March 10, 2020 -
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
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