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USDA Implements Key Farm Bill Crop Insurance Provision

Posted on August 1, 2014 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced continued progress in implementing provisions of the 2014 Farm Bill that will strengthen and expand insurance coverage options for farmers and ranchers. The new Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO), available through the federal … Continue reading →

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Producers Reminded to File Forms for Crop Insurance Premium Support

Posted on July 24, 2014 by tanya brown

Farmers are reminded that they must have a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification (AD-1026) on file at their local Farm Service Agency office in order to receive support on their premium payments for federal crop insurance. Producers … Continue reading →

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Changes to Crop Insurance Will Provide Flexibility to Farmers

Posted on July 11, 2014 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an interim rule this week allowing the department to move forward with changes to crop insurance provisions. The provisions provide better options for beginning farmers, allow producers to have enterprise units for irrigated and … Continue reading →

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USDA Pilots New Annual Forage Insurance Plan

Posted on June 25, 2013 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is piloting a new federal crop insurance plan that uses a rainfall index to provide coverage for annual forage crops. The Rainfall Index Annual Forage Insurance Plan is being tested in six states and covers … Continue reading →

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Largest Crop Insurance Fraud Ring Brought Down in N.C.

Posted on March 12, 2013 by tanya brown

Federal authorities dismantled a crop insurance scheme in North Carolina that brought down agents, claims adjusters, brokers and farmers who stole more than $100 million from government-backed insurance companies. The 41 defendants, who either pleaded guilty or accepted a plea … Continue reading →

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Changes to Emergency Loans, Crop Insurance Provides More Help to Producers Affected by Drought

Posted on August 22, 2012 by tanya brown

U.S. livestock and crop producers affected by the drought are receiving more help from the government. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will file special provisions with the federal crop insurance program to allow … Continue reading →

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