March 15th is the deadline to file program elections with the Farm Service Agency and lock in crop insurance coverage for the 2024 growing season. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse reminds farmers they still need to work with FSA despite an extended farm bill. “There’s some misunderstanding there,” said Thiesse. “Some people think that because the farm bill was extended it automatically carried over from last year, but you do have to re-enroll.” Crop prices are lower this year and it may be even more important to protect margins. Hear the full conversation with Kent Thiesse here.
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