Official Twitter account of the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau. We #ProtectCropInsurance.
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Thinking about crop insurance for your livestock operation? Livestock insurance options are available to producers in every state and county. Learn more: rma.usda.gov/policy-procedur…
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Crop insurance is the foundation of modern farm policy because producers choose to participate and share in the risk.
Learn more: cropinsuranceinamerica.org/a…
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USDA’s Risk Management Agency invites crop insurance agents to participate in a virtual Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm roundtable discussion on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Learn more and register: rma.usda.gov/news-events/eve…
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Did you know crop insurance policies are available on more than 130 crops? Insurance plans provide different types of insurance coverage to specific commodities. Learn about the different types: rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insu…
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Crop Insurance was boosted in the House-passed Farm Bill, teeing up even more relief for Nebraska farmers:
🌽Preserving better crop insurance coverage
✅Giving specialty crops a seat at the table
🇺🇸Assisting our military veterans
... and more!
More here: bit.ly/26FarmBillFlood
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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/eve…
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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/i…
#CropInsurance #FarmSafetyNet #RiskManagement
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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/new…
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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/r…
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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/document…
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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.
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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/f…
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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/a…
ALT A chart showing insurance plan type and liability in billions of USD from 2005 to 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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RMA invites crop insurance agents to participate in a virtual specialty crop roundtable discussion on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Learn more and register: rma.usda.gov/news-events/eve…
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Clam Producers: Join RMA for a webinar on the Cultivated Clam program this Wednesday, Sept. 24. Add it to your calendar: rma.usda.gov/news-events/eve…
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On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to honor the lives tragically lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever changed. We will #NeverForget 🇺🇸
