The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it is expanding the Specialty Trait Soybean (STS) program to allow for written agreements in Indiana and Illinois for the 2026 crop year.
STS offers a contract price option for revenue protection for six specialty types, including all other food grades, high protein, large-seeded food grade, low linolenic acid, low saturated fat and small seeded food grade.
“This expansion gives growers access to specialty trait coverage through a simple, straightforward process,” said RMA Administrator Pat Swanson. “We listened to producer groups, and this solution delivers the insurance options they want without adding additional administrative burdens.”
Producers interested in planting and insuring specialty trait soybeans should contact their crop insurance agent to discuss program details, including upcoming sales closing dates for their area and the written agreement process.
Source : usda.gov