Jun 3, 2021
USDA announced on June 1st a new initiative to reward the planting and certification of cover crops through RMA’s Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP). All the information (press release, FAQs, Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA – the legal documentation)) are available at this link: https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/News-Room/Press/Press-Releases/2021-News/Producers-with-Crop-Insurance-to-Receive-Premium-Benefit-for-Cover-Crops. Even with this information, there are a lot of questions. Heritage…
May 21, 2021
I am sure by now we have all noticed higher prices at the grocery store, gas pumps, as well as everything else. Lumber, steel, insulation, and building supplies in general are not immune to this period of rapid inflation. Inflation always follows periods of prosperity or in this case rapid infusion of money, essentially watering…
May 19, 2021
Quite a few insureds have been asking about the timing of the 2nd half of WHIP being paid. Here is what we know as of today. WHIP has paid out approximately 211 million in the state of North Dakota for the years 2018 and 2019. The 2019 crop year was plagued with quality issues…
Apr 12, 2021
“Plant in the dust, and your bins will bust.” We have had a lot of wheat planted in the southeast and northeast valley, with the earliest reported plant date of 3/27/2021 so far. Progress has been made toward the middle of the state along with some tillage. In the western part of the state, we…
Mar 24, 2021
Thank you to everyone for taking the time this past month to review and confirm your MPCI crop elections. It was much needed for the agents to get out and see each one of you in person, it always brightens our spirits. Our underwriters will be busy confirming elections and coverages that were tailored to…
Feb 4, 2021
Our 2021 Crop Insurance Update meeting is in the mail. All insureds have been mailed a booklet & a flash drive complete with audio, visual and guest speakers. This year’s guest speakers are Daryl Ritchison giving a 2021 weather forecast, Tommy Grisafi with market commentary, and WSI speaking about workers’ comp on the farm. This…