New Rainfall Data Source Update for PRF and Other Programs
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a change to the rainfall data source used in several Federal crop insurance programs. This update will affect programs that use precipitation data to calculate coverage and indemnities, including Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF). The change moves rainfall data from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center [...]
SDRP Deadline Extended and Payment Factor Increased
Key Updates: Deadline extended to August 12, 2026 Payment Factor increased to 70% USDA has extended the application deadline and increased the payment factor for eligible producers to the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). The original SDRP application deadline of April 30, 2026, has been extended to August 12, 2026, [...]
MCO INPUT PRICE DISCOVERY IS UNDERWAY
Here is what to watch as prices trend up For Margin Coverage Option (MCO) policyholders, one of the most important windows of the crop year is open right now. Harvest input prices are being set right now. Here's what it means and why it matters. How MCO Works MCO protects [...]
2026 ARC AND PLC PROGRAM UPDATES
Every year, producers with base acres face a critical decision between choosing between ARC and PLC. But this year the choice is being delayed later into the year. Combined with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act making the most significant changes to these programs in years, it can be confusing [...]
One of the Most Affordable Years for Growers
2026 Projected Prices Finalized The Price Discovery Period for 2026 crop insurance for many crops has officially wrapped up, and the projected prices are now set. Combined with significant federal premium support, these prices mean that 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most affordable years for crop [...]
Claim Your FBA Payment Faster by Signing Up for Login.gov
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is distributing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to farmers through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. If you grew corn, soybeans, wheat, or another eligible commodity in 2025, you may be eligible for FBA funds starting on Feb 23rd. If you want to [...]
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Farmer Bridge Payments
Pre-filled Applications Available Online to Producers with a Login.gov Account Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row [...]
PRECISION DATA PAYS OFF WHEN ACRES ARE CLEAN
PRM goes beyond “using precision” todeliver true, report-ready planted acres PRM cleaned an operation’s raw precision data by removing 17.87 “phantom” planted acres. It lowered their premium, improved reporting, and increased their APH Database. If you farm many acres, cleaned precision data improvements can really add up. Accurate acres help [...]
2026 CROP INSURANCE DECISION GUIDE
THINGS HAVE CHANGEDMissing these changes could cost you in premium savings while leaving gaps in your risk management plan that won't be adjustable until 2027. TOP 6 CHANGES What are the key things you need to know for your risk management plan decisions: Area-based coverage is now 80% subsidized What [...]
Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program Payment Rates Announced
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing $11 billion through a one-time bridge payment to American farmers with an additional $1 billion available for additional commodities. This assistance provides producers with a bridge until the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are available. These bridge payments are [...]
