NFU Urges USDA to Restore Prevent Plant Buy-Up Coverage

National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments today to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore crop insurance buy-up coverage for acres prevented from being planted, warning that recent changes weaken a critical risk management tool for farmers facing mounting economic pressure.

“Family farmers and ranchers are facing some of the most challenging economic conditions in decades. The decision to eliminate the option to purchase additional coverage for prevented planting only deepens that strain,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “When high input costs, volatile markets, and extreme weather converge, farmers need every risk management tool available to protect their operations. We strongly urge USDA to restore prevented planting buy-up coverage so farmers can continue to manage risk and remain economically viable.”