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Citrus Freeze Coverage
We offer both Grower & Packer Citrus Freeze | LEARN MORECitrus Freeze Coverage
The Grower Citrus Freeze insurance policy is an annual policy which protects citrus growers against yield losses due to internal or external damage caused by freeze while the fruit is on the trees.
Packer Citrus Freeze covers losses in packing revenue incurred by the packer. This policy can cover the shortfall of a specific number of cartons as selected by the packer directly caused by freeze which prevents the citrus from meeting standards such as fresh marketable citrus. Contact us for more details.
Raisin Reconditioning
We offer Raisin Reconditioning insurance. | LEARN MORERaisin Reconditioning
The Raisin Reconditioning policy reimburses growers for the extra expense of wash and dry reconditioning directly due to rainfall while on trays in the insured vineyard during the insurance period. The policy will reimburse you for slipping, turning, or other field expense incurred by the grower due to the direct rainfall on the trays. It does not insure against lost production or decrease in the value of raisins, other than an allowance for shrinkage. Contact us for more details.
Almond Extra Price
We offer Almond Extra Price insurance. | LEARN MOREAlmond Extra Price
The almond extra price policy allows the grower to purchase more $ coverage per pound of $.25, $.35, $.50, or $.75 cents per lb above the MPCI insurance price. Contact us for more details.
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AG NEWS
Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 12.13.2024
- California Table Grape Commission Hires Director of Community Service and Health Programs
- Walnut Industry Reaching Out To Connected Foodies
- Will importing workers lead to importing crops?
- Can Whole Orchard Recycling Suppress Weed Establishment in New Orchards?
- Postharvest State of the California Table Grape Industry
- Why Did Court Halt CTA Reporting Requirements?
- Biden Administration Wants to Protect Monarch Butterfly With Endangered Species Act
- Deportation Threat Pt 1
- Trump trade war to hurt farmers as China turns to Brazil
- Democrats in Congress Propose $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Farmers
- Market Aid in Jeopardy During Farm Bill Extension Talks
- Farm Bill Extension Stalls as Republicans Oppose Using IRA Funds for Aid to Farmers
- Smith’s Favorite Story of 2024 | Celebrating Farming Fathers and Family
- Crop Insurance | Keeps America Growing | Crops, Cars and Cavemen
- Find way through trying times in agriculture
- With Trump, Oil Refiners ‘Will Be Back in the Driver’s Seat’ on RFS, Says Analyst
- Navigating Trade Wars, Tariffs and More in the New Year
- Opinion | As Farmers, it is Important and Good to Stand Up and Defend the Future of Agriculture
- DGA Report Sparks Debate Over Nutrition Guidelines
- Trump signals support for dockworkers as potential January strike looms
- CoBank Releases Report “Forces That Will Shape The 2025 U.S. Rural Economy”
- USDA Denies Iowa To Prevent Purchase Of Lab-Grown Meat And Eggs With Federal AssistanceFarm Bill Extension Stalls as Republicans Oppose Using IRA Funds for Aid to Farmers
- USDA Release Report Showing How Food Dollar Sales Are Split Between All Parties
- Why Gifting Shares of a C-Corp is Not a Good Idea
- Congress continues work on supplemental disaster package for farmers
- Farmer stays resilient, says farm bill would help
- U.S. agriculture can be greenhouse gas negative
- Progressive Farmer | Baranick’s Favorite Story of 2024 April Eclipse Was a Life-Changing Experience
- Ten megatrends impacting agriculture: Part 1
- Trump Migrant Deportations Could Threaten States’ Agricultural Economies
- Two Judges Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger
- Grassley certain of farm bill extension but unsure on disaster aid
- House Votes for Final Passage of New Water Infrastructure ‘WRDA’ Bill
- Tractors Take New Sales Hit in November | New Tractor and Combine Sales Fell Again in November
- These new UTVs are built for work and play
- 2024 growing season highlights the wonders of soil
- A Year in the Life of a Christmas Tree Farmer
- Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
- 2025 Top Farmer Conference Provides Economic, Policy and Tech Strategies
- Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Get a Second Life?
- USDA Reports Precision Agriculture Use Increases With Farm Size
- USDA Announces Availability Of $1.13 Billion For Local Food Programs
- USDA Announces Marketing Assistance Program For Small Specialty Crop Growers
Crop Insurance & Ag News for CA & AZ Producers: 12.05.2024
- Growers begin vote on Almond Board’s future
- Ag Economist Irwin: Trump Administration Could Do Away With 45Z Tax Credit
- Farmer Sentiment Following The U.S. Election Reaches Highest Levels Since May 2021
- Most Fertilizer Prices Remain Higher
- USDA’s December Net Farm Income Forecast at $140.7 Billion
- Traders Turn Feeder Cattle Complex Higher as Fundamental Support Prevails
- Ag Trade Deficit Higher, But Tariffs on Imports Could Boost Domestic Demand for Soybeans
- Kioti, Manitou release new ag machines
- Road warrior: Focusing on your business and personal cash flow is a powerful strategy during a down business cycle.
- DFAP is closed, will not reopen, USDA says Scams misleading potential recipients of Discrimination Financial Assistance Program money have been reported.
- A ‘Trump Bump’ on the Farm, With a Dollop of Trade War Anxiety
- Strong Livestock Revenue Slows Decline in U.S. Farm Income
- Judge Overturns USDA Rule on Genetically Engineered Plants
- Treasury says 45Z tax guidance coming before new Trump administration
- Consider having more control over drainage systems
- Watch interest costs
- Farm Bill Extension a Priority as Congress Returns
- Judge blocks business ownership reporting requirement
- USDA Forecasts Farm Sector Profits To Fall In 2024
- More From Farm Bureau On Ag Producers’ Income Drop Of $41 Billion In Two Years
- CropLife Magazine Reports The 100 Largest Crop Input Ag Retailers
- Farm Bill Extension a Priority as Congress Returns
- Did Mr. Trump promise inflation? A Rabobank research report predicts inflation, higher deficits and ag trade disruption if the president-elect follows through on economic policy promises.
- Trump transition looms over organic summit
- The Value of a Dollar Is Influencing the Value of Commodities
- Where Is Farmland Going? A look at what is happening to American farmland as farmers get older.
- Activists’ Issue Statement On Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight
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