Insurance
USDA says the $13.8 billion total is before payment-limit reductions and a required 5.7% sequestration cut.
Nationwide Agribusiness says harvest is a good time for farmers and ranchers to review fire, wind, hail and equipment risks across their operations.
Rising Treasury yields could keep farm borrowing costs elevated heading into 2027.
USDA has added more than 30 million base acres to ARC and PLC and expanded crop insurance options and regenerative agriculture funding.
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Brooks York with Agrisompo expects increased insurance coverage for many fall-planted crops as producers respond to current market conditions and regional yield concerns.
Organic cranberry and stone fruit growers will gain more flexibility beginning with the 2027 crop year.
Purdue research finds U.S. and Argentine cattle producers have different outlooks. Specialty Risk Insurance explains how LRP and PRF coverage can help cattle producers manage market and rainfall risks.
Producers must enroll by December 11 to remain eligible for potential 2026 ARC or PLC payments.