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Dairy & Livestock Insurance By Deanna Ranum
If you are raising cattle, swine or selling milk; there are subsidized insurance programs available to you. There are 3 different types of policies available. Here is a quick summary
Prevent Plant Reminders By Matt Balfanz
Based on the dry conditions this summer, and into the fall, coupled with the lack of snow as I’m writing this, it is hard to think that we could have
Shallow Losses in 2023? By Dana Olson
Even with the spotty and sporadic rains this past summer, yields continue to surprise producers. If you had asked producers in July, many believed there would be yield losses that
Hail & Wind Insurance By Matt Balfanz
Hail insurance does not automatically cover wind damage. Most hail policies are written as a “Basic” form which covers Hail, Fire, and Transport but not wind directly. To add wind
Special Event Rain Insurance by Craig Ladwig
Rain insurance is a unique policy that protects against literally just that, Rain! If you have ever been involved in an event that is dependent on mother nature for the
Winter Kill By Kate Lonze
Winterkill is always an issue to be aware of for wheat and forage producers. With the lack of snow cover we’ve seen this year, it’s imperative to double check those
Spring Forage Seeding
We can insure 90-100% Alfalfa stands, 60-89% Alfalfa stands, and Red Clover in the Spring, for more information please reach out to your agent.Premium for forage seeding is due by
Replant Coverage By Renee Schaal
Replant coverage is included in Yield and Revenue Protection policies. To qualify, the amount replanted must be 20 acres or 20% of the unit, whichever is less. Before replanting, prior
Understanding Revenue Protection (RP) & How It Works By Craig Ladwig
Looking Back and Protecting Your Future.If we only knew what mother nature had instore for us. If we only knew what the markets will do. It is easy to look
“Harvest Reminders and Claims” by Matt Balfanz
Throughout the summer I continually heard the comment “can we just get this year over with?” We had the worst spring in recent history, coupled with less than exciting commodity
Cover Crop information
Please find the attached information as reference for cover crop information, along with the release from UW Extension. Contact your agent with our specific questions.
Let’s Talk Prevent Plant & Replant: The Tale of 2019
Prevent Plant Coverage To say we have had a wet spring is an understatement! The prevent plant option that is included in your policy, may be an option for you
Hail and Wind Options
This past season we saw a number of areas sustain significant wind damage. Wind is a covered peril under the Multi-Peril Federal Crop Insurance policy, to the extent that it
Dairy Revenue Protection
Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is a new tool that helps provide dairy producers protection from a decline in quarterly revenue from milk sales. DRP strictly covers milk prices and does
What to do if you have WINTER KILL on Wheat or Forage?
If you have insurance on your winter wheat and or APH forage, please inspect your fields as it comes out of dormancy this spring. If you are planning on destroying
Are You Planting Fall Forage Seeding?
A number of producers have begun planting fall forage seeding to establish their forage crops. Note, this is ONLY insurable through a written agreement. Here are the steps: Contact your
Insuring Alfalfa: Pasture, Rangeland, Forage–Is It For You?
Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance Continues to be a Risk Management Tool for 2019 Are you tired of keeping production records for Forage production? Look at Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance.
Dairy Revenue Protection is Here!
Dairy Revenue Protection Looking for a product that offers revenue protection for your dairy operation? New this fall, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) gives you a new tool to protect your
2017 A Year of Perils: Quality and Damage Awareness and Review
With the range of perils we have all experienced this season, the potential for the plant to be opened up to disease through the growing season is very possible. Please
What to do if you have WINTER KILL on Wheat or Forage?
If you have insurance on your winter wheat and/or APH forage, please inspect your acreage as it comes out of dormancy this spring. It is your responsibility to call your