Crop Insurance 2017
Study: Climate change increased crop insurance losses
PALO ALTO, Cal. — A new Stanford University study shows hot, dry conditions caused by climate change have added billions of dollars to the cost of the federally subsidized insurance program that protects farmers against drops in crop prices and yields.The...
RMA introduces Micro Farm Program (Choice Voice)
(Editor’s note: Paul Goeringer is a University of Maryland Extension Legal Specialist Agricultural, Resource Economics. This column should not be interpreted as legal or financial advice for the reader.) A new crop insurance product is available nationwide...
Planning for a successful grain year in 2022 (Credit Corner)
(Editor’s note: Jessica Clarke is a crop insurance agent with MidAtlantic Farm Credit.) It’s no secret that this new year will intensify challenges for agriculture producers due to inflation and increase in price per acre to grow our crops. Crop insurance may...
2021 Crop Insurance Decision Tool gets released
(Editor’s note: Gary Schnitkey, Ryan Batts, Krista Swanson, Nick Paulson are faculty members of the University of Illinois’ Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics and Carl Zulauf is a professor at Ohio State University’s Department of...
Keep important deadlines and changes in mind (Choice Voice)
(Editor’s note: Paul Goeringer is a University of Maryland Extension legal specialist in agricultural and resource economics. This column should not be interpreted as legal or financial advice for the reader.) As we move forward into 2021, many of you...
Crop insurance deadline in Del., Md., N.J. is Feb. 15
RALEIGH, N.C. — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency reminds Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey green pea growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2021 crop year is Feb 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to...
Farmers count on crop insurance during difficult year
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — As America’s farmers and ranchers reflect back on this turbulent year, they’ll recall drought affecting much of America’s farmland, severe winds sweeping across Iowa, a record-breaking hurricane season and — oh, yes — the COVID-19...
New crop insurance options for 2021 (Credit Corner)
(Editor’s note: Kelly Bailey is a crop insurance agent with MidAtlantic Farm Credit.) The new year brings with it many new opportunities and changes for most businesses. While we are all hopeful for a better year, there are also things we can do to...
Families learning to deal with down sides of farming
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — While weather woes are common for farmers in any growing season, mental health experts say a particularly tumultuous year can cause high levels of stress for many farm families that could lead to serious complications if left...
St. Mary’s County farmer juggling dual careers
CHAPTICO, Md. — Situated in the Chaptico area of St. Mary’s County, Indiantown Farm sits alongside the Wicomico River in a section where the waterway is about a mile wide, making it a popular spot for water sports, crabbing, fishing and hunting.For...
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