The 2026 crop insurance cycle includes several updates that can benefit farmers, including higher government subsidies and more flexible coverage options. Subsidies for MPCI, SCO, ECO, and MCO have increased, making coverage more affordable. Farmers can now pair SCO with ARC for ...

The latest USDA report was bearish for corn, soybeans, and wheat, driven by higher production and rising ending stocks. Increased yields and harvested acres pressured corn prices, while higher soybean acres and weaker export demand lifted both U.S. and global stocks. Wheat market...

Producer Ag Crop Insurance continues to keep our clients informed regarding recent program changes, official announcements, and ongoing challenges within the agricultural sector. USDA and FSA initiatives have become increasingly significant, impacting growers nationwide. Below is...

Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance helps livestock producers manage drought-related forage losses using area-based rainfall data from NOAA. Producers choose key two-month intervals and coverage levels between 70–90% to fit their needs. If rainfall falls below av...

Harvest season is here, and for Kansas farmers, that means long days in the field and plenty of decisions about wheat planting and grain storage. With so much uncertainty in today’s markets, it’s more important than ever to have a solid marketing plan in place.

The newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings major updates to crop insurance, expanding premium subsidies and redefining "beginning" and "veteran" farmers as those with less than 10 years of experience. Key changes include higher coverage levels, increas...

The cattle market remains volatile with record-high prices, tight U.S. herd supply, and strong beef demand. As the Mexico border reopens to beef imports, now is the time to consider Livestock Risk Protection to manage price risk and protect your operation.

Kansas producers can protect their operations with the Annual Forage program, offering rainfall-based coverage for annual crops, with a sales closing date of July 15, 2025. Wind, Green Snap, and Crop Hail coverage options are also available to safeguard crops from storm-related d...

As harvest wraps up across Kansas, many producers are facing a good problem with extra in-store bushels. While it’s great to have more grain than expected, it also raises important questions: When should I sell? How do I manage storage costs? What about market risk?  

Producer Ag, LLC has named Mike Tate as its new president, effective June 2, 2025. The joint venture, formed in 2023 by CHS Inc. and Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC), expands grain market access for U.S. farmers and cooperatives. Tate brings 20+ years of experience ...