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Crop Insurance Resources Available For Minnesota And Wisconsin Farmers

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers that updated fact sheets are available for apples , cranberries, forage production, and tart cherries insured under the federal crop insurance program in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Crop insurance provides protection against crop production losses due to natural perils such as drought, hail, and excessive moisture. To view the se fact sheets, go to the St. Pau l Regional Office website .

The se crop fact sheets provide a summary of the insured crop, causes of loss, the insurance period, reporting requirements, important dates, coverage level s , premium subsidies, prices, unit division s , insurance plans, a loss example, and contact information. The fact sheets are a useful tool for farmers to quickly gain knowledge abo ut insurable crops .

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator . Producers can use the RMA Cost Estimator to get a premium amount estimate of their insurance needs online. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at www.rma.usda.gov

Source:usda.gov


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