Articles tagged under: WHIP+
Working on WHIP+ Details for Sugarbeet Growers
Published February 7, 2020
The sugarbeet harvest across the Red River Valley came to an end in early November, leaving thousands of acres of crop unharvested. "It was an unprecedented year across the sugarbeet industry and certainly the Red River Valley was hit the…Managing Risk
Published January 31, 2020
Crop insurance protects farmers against losses caused by crop failure. Ihry Insurance Agency agent Reed Ihry says that was certainly evident this past season. In addition, federal programs are available. "WHIP+ is based off of the multi-peril policy that you…Amidst a Tough Harvest, Agriculture Asks for Disaster Aid
Published October 17, 2019
“This is one of the most challenging harvests North Dakota farmers have ever faced.” Those words come from North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Dan Wogsland, who says conditions aren’t getting any easier. Extreme moisture has resulted in quality issues,…Northern Ag Groups Push for “Appropriate Disaster Assistance”
Published October 17, 2019
A letter has been sent to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue seeking “the fullest appropriate disaster assistance” under the WHIP+ program and other USDA programs. This letter was signed by groups representing farmers in the Northern Tier states, including soybeans, wheat,…