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PP Buy-Up Option Returns

Published August 14, 2026

Farmers will once again have the option to purchase additional prevented planting coverage. Risk Management Agency Administrator Pat Swanson says the additional five percent coverage is returning after farmers asked for the option to be restored. “We had a lot…

Crop Insurance Deadlines Approaching

Published April 7, 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers to finalize crop insurance decisions ahead of key deadlines for the 2027 crop year. Important dates fall on May 1, May 15, July 15 and July 31, depending on crop and location.…

Hoeven Presses for PP Buy-Up Coverage

Published January 23, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is leading a bipartisan push to get USDA to restore additional prevented planting buy-up coverage under crop insurance. Recent USDA rules expanded premium support overall, but removed the option for a five percent top-up on…

FSA Deadlines Ahead

Published July 7, 2023

The deadline for Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) and Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 enrollment is Friday. “That deadline has actually been extended from June 2 to give producers a little extra time to finish up those applications if…

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

Published March 15, 2023

In preparation for the '23 farm bill, the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency provide technical assistance to lawmakers on farm programs. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger believes it is important for farmers and ranchers to remind lawmakers about the…

South Dakota Farmers Union Meets This Week

Published December 13, 2021

The South Dakota Farmers Union will hold their 106th state convention on Thursday and Friday. "We have a great line-up of speakers coming," says Karla Hofhenke, executive director. "We have FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, Risk Management Agency Administrator Marsha Bunger…

Sugarbeet Industry Seeks Crop Insurance Changes

Published November 21, 2019

Wet weather impacted sugarbeet harvest across the country. That's why American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice-President and General Counsel Scott Herndon says crop insurance is crucial to growers this year. "We have a good working relationship with the Risk Management Agency…

ND Corn Farmers Want Harvest Flexibility from USDA

Published November 8, 2019

The majority of corn is standing in North Dakota. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Randy Melvin, who farms at Buffalo, says the weather will determine how much more can be harvested. "One of my concerns talking to producers is…

NSA Summer Seminar Coming Up

Published June 14, 2019

The National Sunflower Association is hosting their Summer Seminar in late June. NSA Executive Director John Sandbakken says sessions will start with a young farmer panel. "We'll have producers from North Dakota and South Dakota talk about how they make…

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PP Buy-Up Option Returns

Crop Insurance Deadlines Approaching

Hoeven Presses for PP Buy-Up Coverage

FSA Deadlines Ahead

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

South Dakota Farmers Union Meets This Week

Sugarbeet Industry Seeks Crop Insurance Changes

ND Corn Farmers Want Harvest Flexibility from USDA

NSA Summer Seminar Coming Up

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