Cole Olson - Crop Insurance Agent

08/27/2026

As we get closer to harvest every day. Using your combine monitor for a claim or just to report production can be extremely handy! In order to do that we need a calibration report to prove you calibrated your yield monitor. If you have any questions about this feel free to reach out to me whether you have your policy with me or not, I’m always happy to help!

641-990-1580

Precision Harvest Prep Tip #1: Using FMH Precision Solutions for production reporting and claims starts with proper calibration. Before harvest begins, complete a calibration report for each crop. A yield monitor calibrated within 3% accuracy is required to use precision harvest data for crop insurance.

Download our fillable calibration form: https://hubs.la/Q04v08Wf0

07/14/2026

Farmers, the July 15 deadline for your crop acreage reports is fast approaching! Submitting on time ensures eligibility for essential USDA programs, including crop insurance, disaster assistance, and safety net programs.

📌 Important Reminder: While July 15 applies to most crops, deadlines may vary by location and crop type. Check with your local Farm Service Agency (FSA) for specific details.

As always, for guidance on any crop insurance needs, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help!

03/30/2026

Planting dates are April 10 for Corn and April 15 for Soybeans for all my insureds.
Get your planters looked over one last time! It’s almost go time! Good luck to everyone and be safe!

03/03/2026

There is still time to make changes to your current crop insurance coverage! Let me know if you need help!

The USDA RMA has announced 2026 spring prices for several crops in certain states including corn, soybeans, cotton, and spring wheat. View these and other prices using the FMH Price Discovery Tool >> https://hubs.la/Q045m-5Z0

02/19/2026

It’s important to make sure sure your cost of production is covered! If you need help figuring that out or are curious about SCO and ECO give me a call! Sales close dates are coming fast, March 15.

Cole
641-990-1580

02/05/2026

If you didn’t already catch this, it’s a good watch!
It’s officially time to start figuring out a plan for crop insurance for the 2026 crop year! ECO is looking like a no-brainer this year for most operations as they bumped the subsidy level up to 80%.
Give me a call if you have any questions as I’m always happy to chat!
641-990-1580

Farming is full of risk, but the right insurance decisions can help manage costs and protect your operation. Ken Ripley, Assistant Vice President of Regional Sales for Farmers Mutual Hail in the Northwest Region, joins us to break down what producers need to know about crop insurance heading into 2026.

As a Minnesota farmer himself, Ken brings both industry insight and real-world experience to the conversation, covering key considerations, coverage options, and how crop insurance fits into managing risk for your operation.

Learn More: Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance

11/04/2025

Time to start figuring out production for 2025. If you think you fell short or want to get bins measured just to make sure, give me a call!

USDA has announced the 2025 crop year harvest prices for corn, soybeans, and other crops. View other crop harvest prices using the FMH Price Discovery Tool: https://hubs.la/Q03RsVt40

08/19/2025

As we get closer to harvest I’ll be passing these out to my insured’s. It’s always a good idea to calibrate your combine. This allows you to have accurate data for your own records, AND if you feel comfortable using that data for your insurance, you’ve already got your calibration report taken care of! If you’re not doing this now but you want to simplify your production reporting, give me call!
-Cole
641-990-1580

Prepping for harvest should include getting your hands on fresh calibration report forms. If you record your calibration during harvest to prove you are within 3% accuracy, you can use your harvest data for production reporting, claims, and APH reviews. That means no more load logs, bin measurements, and other time-consuming paperwork.

✔️E-form and fillable PDF here: https://hubs.la/Q03DfYBG0

08/10/2025

Had a great opportunity to share a few thoughts with Mike Naig yesterday morning. Thanks to the Iowa Soybean Association for inviting me to come share my story and thoughts on how we can overcome some of the challenges beginning farmers face here in Iowa!

07/18/2025

I had the honor of joining the ISA on this trip! Good conversations were had with our Representatives! It’s important for them to hear feedback directly from the farmers they represent. It’s easy to get involved if you want your voice to be heard as well!