Crop Insurance Scores Well in Profitability and Effectiveness Analysis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2008 Independent study by Grant Thornton LLP shows that Federal Crop Insurance Program compares favorably to property and casualty industry OVERLAND PARK, Kan — A study released today by National Crop Insurance Services shows that over a 16 year period (1992-2007) the Federal Crop Insurance Program is significantly less profitable than the property […]
Fall crop insurance required for disaster eligibility in 2009; No coverage on wheat and barley now, means no disaster aid next year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2008 OVERLAND PARK, Kan — Any producer who wants to be eligible for disaster assistance on 2009 summer crops must have crop insurance coverage on all insurable fall planted crops before the sales closing deadline (September 30, 2008 for winter wheat, barley, and forage production for instance.) The new Farm Bill […]
The Crop Insurance Industry Provides Reassurance to Farmers Impacted by the Midwest Floods
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2008 OVERLAND PARK, Kan — Flooding across the Midwest has devastated communities across several states. Among those hardest hit are farmers, who have lost homes, livestock and thousands of acres of farmland. “We haven’t seen an event like this since 1993,” said Bob Parkerson, President of National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS). […]
Crop insurance deadline March 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2008 This story covers the impending deadline for signing up for crop insurance for all but the very southern tier of states. OVERLAND PARK, Kan — In most states farmers have only until March 17 to sign up for federally subsidized crop insurance on spring planted crops, or to make any […]
Linneman Receives Crop Insurance Industry Leadership Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2008 OVERLAND PARK, Kan — Curt Linneman, Vice President and Claims Manager for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa, was presented with the Crop Insurance Industry Leadership Award at the 2008 Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention. This award is given to individuals who are directly involved in the Crop Insurance […]
AGR Deadline Near for Rhode Island Producers
RHODE ISLAND ONLY January 14, 2008 OVERLAND PARK, KS — Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) insurance for farmers and ranchers is again being offered in Rhode Island for 2008. The deadline to apply for AGR, or to make changes to existing AGR policies, is January 31, 2008. AGR provides whole farm income protection under an umbrella-type […]
