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This week: Veterans and transitioning service members are invited to join USDA for free webinars on how to prepare for a career in production agriculture. Visit our events page for more information and to register: rma.usda.gov/news-events/ev…

2.54 million policies were purchased in 2025. Farmers know risk is part of agriculture. Crop insurance helps manage it. Learn more about crop insurance in the states: cropinsuranceinamerica.org/in-the-states/ #CropInsurance #FarmSafetyNet #RiskManagement

CIRB is proud to support the crop insurance provisions in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. We stand ready to work with Congress to ensure swift passage of this bill! Read our statement here ⬇️ cropinsurance.org/cirb-applauds-…

The final date to apply for crop insurance coverage or make changes to existing policies are quickly approaching for spring planted crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, Micro Farm and some specialty crops. Dates vary by crop and location: rma.usda.gov/news-events/ne…

At our 2026 Annual Meeting, Carmen Mescher was elected Chairwoman for 2026–27. CIRB also elected Shannon Rutledge (FMH) as Vice Chair, Dalynn Hoch (RCIS) as Treasurer and Lindsey Rinkenberger (COUNTRY Financial) as Immediate Past President. Congrats to our newly elected officers!

Farmers do not buy crop insurance for a payout. They buy it as a safety net so they can recover from disaster and keep farming. That stability matters far beyond the farm. Hear real stories, from real farmers: cropinsuranceinamerica.org/real-stories/

We’re accepting public comments on updates to crop insurance policies for the 2026 crop year and beyond. Updates include streamlined prevented planting rules, expanded coverage options, extended benefits for beginning farmers, and more. Comment by Jan. 27: federalregister.gov/documents/2025…

How the Quality Loss Option (QL) Works When QL is elected, you can substitute your pre-quality adjusted production amount for both the 2021 and 2023 crop years. In this example, the QL increases your actual production history (APH) from 80 bushels/acre to 100 bushels/acre.

Do you produce specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables or tree nuts on your farm? Many of them are eligible for individual crop insurance policies or you can protect your entire operation through the Whole Farm Revenue Protection insurance program. rma.usda.gov/sites/default/…

Check out the recent study from the National Crop Insurance Services below: 1757-NCIS-Case-Study-Georgia-Hurricane-PDF.pdf

While farmers are naturally resilient, crop insurance plays a key role when disasters strike.🌱🚜 From cotton to pecans, when hurricanes and severe weather hit, Georgia producers relied on crop insurance to recover losses and keep their operations running. #ProtectCropInsurance

More than $200 billion of America's ag commodities are covered by Federal crop insurance this year. Crop insurance provides multiple options for farmers and ranchers to choose from. Contact an insurance agent to see which plan is right for you. rma.usda.gov/tools-reports/…

This program is dedicated to supporting eligible crop, tree, bush, and vine losses from natural disasters occurring between 2023 and 2024. Join the meeting at the link below: teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/…

Attention all crop insurance agents! 🚨 The Risk Management Agency (RMA) invites you to join them on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. ET for a comprehensive overview of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage 2. View event details below.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the farmers who feed our nation and the resilience of American agriculture. From the CIRB family to yours, thank you for trusting us to protect your harvest. 🍂🌾 #ProtectCropInsurance #ThanksgivingDay

How did crop insurance grow from a Dust Bowl experiment to America's #1 risk management tool? Our new video series explores the history of this successful public-private partnership and private hail insurance—a tool dating back to Ben Franklin. Watch now: bit.ly/3XhZMqK

Happy National Nut Day! The U.S. tree nut industry is a multi-billion dollar powerhouse and a global leader in production. Crop insurance is vital for this specialized sector, helping growers manage long-term risks & supply the world with U.S. grown nuts bit.ly/3X24WqQ

Happy National Apple Day! The U.S. produces over 10.5 billion pounds of apples annually, with states like WA, NY & MI leading the harvest. Crop insurance gives growers the stability they need to manage risk and protect this iconic American industry. bit.ly/3X24WqQ

On #NationalFarmersDay, we honor the farmers who feed our communities and sustain our economy. #CropInsurance helps protect them from the uncontrollable, but it’s their dedication that makes every harvest possible. #ProtectCropInsurance

By far, the biggest enemy farmers face every year is drought, followed second by precipitation. However, Federal crop insurance has farmers covered for just about every natural cause of loss, from insects to hail.