Wary eye cast on crop insurance future - Iowa Farmer Today


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Wary eye cast on crop insurance future
Iowa Farmer Today
But, no one knows what is going to happen in regards to crop insurance in the next farm bill. “It's still up in the air,” explains Ron Heck, a farmer from Perry. “Everything is on the table in this farm-bill debate.” Crop insurance industry leaders are ...
Farmers learn about crop protection options Mount Vernon News
Mercer County Farm Bureau Marketing Committee presentation Aledo Times Record

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Midwest Farmers Urged to Buy Crop Insurance Due to Dry Weather - Insurance Journal

Midwest Farmers Urged to Buy Crop Insurance Due to Dry Weather
Insurance Journal
Minnesota's agriculture and commerce commissioners, Dave Frederickson and Mike Rothman, signaled their concern when they advised farmers last week to buy crop insurance before next month's deadline. Most of Minnesota is in the earliest stage of drought ...
US: Midwest growers urged to take out insurace against drought FreshPlaza

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March 15 is Crop Insurance Deadline - Corn and Soybean Digest (blog)


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March 15 is Crop Insurance Deadline
Corn and Soybean Digest (blog)
by Kent Thiesse in CSD Blogs and Opinions March 15 is the deadline to purchase crop insurance for the 2012 crop year.A good crop insurance program is a key part of a solid risk-management plan for a farm business. Farm operators are encouraged to ...
Experts Recommend Crop Insurance this Year KIMT
Crop Insurance Deadline WXOW.com
2012 Crop Insurance Webinar AgWeb (blog)

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Trend-adjusted yield among changes for 2012 crop insurance - Iowa Farmer Today

Trend-adjusted yield among changes for 2012 crop insurance
Iowa Farmer Today
Several new changes for crop insurance in 2012 will allow farmers to insure more revenue per acre and/or save on their premiums. The first major change is trend-adjusted (TA) yield, says William Edwards, Iowa State University economist.

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Farmers Encouraged to Get Crop Insurance With Drier-than-average Winter - WDAY

Farmers Encouraged to Get Crop Insurance With Drier-than-average Winter
WDAY
Experts are encouraging farmers to hedge their bets with crop insurance. Even with a potential drought on the horizon, local agriculture experts say a lack of water could be the last thing some farmers are worrying about. In recent years, farmers have ...

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Crop assistance deadline nears - Herald Times Reporter

Crop assistance deadline nears
Herald Times Reporter
MANITOWOC — Manitowoc County farmers are reminded that March 15 is the application closing date to obtain 2012 Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage on spring-planted crops through the Farm Service Agency.
Deadline approaching to purchase NAP crop insurance Gaffney Ledger (subscription)

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Crop insurance role in farm bill? - AG Week


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Crop insurance role in farm bill?
AG Week
The crop insurance industry should help Congress write a farm bill in 2012, but also should think about its role longer term as crop insurance becomes the “foundation” of the farm program, a former US Department of Agriculture official who is a top ...
Crop Insurance Remains Important Aspect Needed In Farm Bill Farm Futures
With drought looming, farmers urged to review crop insurance needs Alexandria Echo Press
MN Farmers Prepare For Spring Drought KDLT News

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