If you are considering replacing your freeze-damaged wheat, remember that doing so could have crop insurance implications. On the other hand, the acres will not be insured if the farmer does not have a corn policy. Gary Schnitkey, a University of Illinois Extension farm financial management specialist, has prepared a report dealing with wheat failure and what it means for farmers with crop insurance. Farmers need to contact their crop insurance agents to discuss their specific situations....

The USDA Risk Management Agency regional office in Topeka, Kansas, this week reminded wheat growers that they need to contact their crop insurance company prior to putting their wheat acres to another use either by haying or grazing the wheat or by planting the acres to another crop. The USDA Risk Management Agency regional office in Topeka, Kansas, this week reminded wheat growers that they need to contact their crop insurance company prior to putting their wheat acres to another use...

However, if there is a loss on the second crop, the policyholder may either waive the indemnity on the second crop and collect the remaining indemnity on wheat (also pay remaining premium), or collect the loss on the second crop and keep the 35% wheat indemnity. Producers who destroy the wheat crop and go to a second crop have the following options after they talk to their insurance companies: * Plant but not insure a second crop. Wheat farmers need to contact their crop insurance agent...

The crop insurance scheme also aims at encouraging the farmers to improve their farming methodologies with the use of advanced equipments and technology. The objective of the scheme is to provide insurance security to the farmers in case of crop loss due to natural calamities and diseases. The insurance policy is mandatory for farmers benefiting crop loans. However, the release stated, that if crop loss has occurred due to flood, and landslides, compensation amount will be decided...

Problems covering those with multi-year losses and coverage gaps left by big deductibles mean crop insurance hasn't become a substitute for federal ag disaster aid, a fact noted by House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson during the hearing on the crop insurance industry. Problems covering those with multi-year losses and coverage gaps left by big deductibles mean crop insurance hasn't become a substitute for federal ag disaster aid, a fact noted by House Ag Committee Chairman Collin...

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Besides training the farmers under the skill enhancement project 'Poolam Badi', the government established soil testing and vermi compost centres, he said. Releasing a 'fact sheet' on the three-year performance of the Congress government in agriculture sector, the minister also outlined the future plans in horticulture and sericulture besides farm segment. The government is now selecting a group of farmers below 40 years of age with minimum qualification of SSC and confer them with title...

QUALISOY is a collaborative effort within the soybean industry to help market soybeans that contain healthier oils, improve soybean meal, and increase the global competitiveness of the U. The board's principal duties include reviewing and approving insurance policies, plans, and related materials, including modifications. The FCIC board of directors helps manage the federal crop insurance program. The board also can reimburse organizations for their research, development, and maintenance...

Australians will have to accept genetically modified food if the agriculture industry is to continue in an era of climate change, an Adelaide expert says. Prof Tester said he understood current opposition to GM crops because the public could not see any benefit but technological improvements would produce better crops for the future with less stress on the environment. Prof Tester said a current GM study focused on improving the "toughness" genes of plants so they could survive in extended...