The industry is continuously researching new seed varieties, tracking how those crops react to damage, and adjusting loss procedures accordingly.
The crop insurance program is flexible enough to protect crops planted with new seed varieties, without the need for congressional legislation.
Crop insurance is relevant to producers changing needs today, not 40 years ago.
Farmer Ted has been researching an innovative corn seed variety that he believes will reduce his risk and increase his yield potential. Learn how Ted's crop is protected due to the flexibility of crop insurance.