COMMON GROUND BLOG

Find trends and outlooks, education and more on financing rural America from Farm Credit Services of America.

Risk Management Considerations Before Hail and Wind Damage

May 12, 2022 | Crop Insurance

Learn more about hail and wind coverage as part of your risk management plan.

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Oct 21, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Early Thanksgiving This Year?

Harvest prices are lower than spring projected prices, possibly triggering indemnities on some revenue protection policies. Contact your crop insurance specialist for more information.

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Sep 29, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Winter Wheat Almost a Third Planted

We know you’re busy with field work, so we’re offering a reminder that Sept. 30 is your last day to meet several crop insurance deadlines.

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Sep 8, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Estimated ARC Payments Are a Mixed Bag

Corn producers in each of the states are likely to see the largest ARC-CO payments.

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Aug 25, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Who is Right About Yields?

The Pro Farmer Crop Tour that took place last week raises questions about the size of the 2015 corn crop. The tour also highlighted disease outbreaks in both corn and soybeans.

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Aug 11, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Crops Continue to Improve but Trade Expects Cuts

We bring you important production estimates at this critical time in the 2015 growing season – along with changes in 2016 crop insurance for wheat.

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Jul 15, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Acreage Reporting Deadline is Here

Accurate and timely reporting by July 15 is essential to protect your coverage - errors in reported acres can reduce or even eliminate loss payments.

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Jun 23, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Soybean Planting Behind Average, Conditions Slipping

July 15 also is the deadline for purchasing annual forage coverage. Finally, have you paid your wheat crop insurance premium? If not, you’ll want to do so right away, before interest charges accrues.

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Jun 2, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Good Progress Planting Beans

Remember, final planting date for soybeans is June 10 in South Dakota and Nebraska, and June 15 in Iowa.

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May 28, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Deadline Looms: Conservation Compliance Date for 2016 Crop Insurance

Monday, June 1, is the deadline for producers to file their AD-1026 form, confirming conservation compliance, with their FSA office.

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May 20, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Progress Slows; Cold Weather Worries Northern Growers

Producers who believe they need to replant due to non-emergence or who see damage from the recent cold weather should contact their insurance agent immediately.

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May 12, 2015 | Crop Insurance

Corn Planting Well Along as Final Planting Dates Approach

Progress has been rapid in planting this year's crops. But for those who face challenges, our crop insurance staff reviews options when final planting dates arrive.

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Mar 3, 2015 | Crop Insurance

FCSAmerica GrowingOn Meetings Help Producers Prepare for the 2015 Crop Year

FCSAmerica hosted GrowingOn® meetings in 30 locations across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota from December 2014 through January 2015.

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