Midwest AgriCredit Co.

10/14/2026

FarmDoc has released final estimates for ARC/PLC. They have a county breakdown (excel) at the end of the article that is very helpful.

Nick Paulson, Henrique Monaco, Gary Schnitkey, and Carl Zulauf -

10/09/2026

Fall Price Update: We are currently averaging $4.98 and $12.86. Both prices are higher than our spring guarantees of $4.62 and $11.09.

At this time, one would need a production loss of 15% or more (if an 85% policy) to qualify for an indemnity.

09/23/2026

MAC Agent, Kelli Lyons, talks with NCIS about the importance of crop insurance. The team at MAC has one common goal, to keep producers operating. Check out her interview below:

https://youtu.be/mIkPJWjjSBo

For many farmers, crop insurance protects more than a crop.

Illinois crop insurance agent Kelli Lyons has seen how important that protection can be, especially after years like the 2012 drought. Her perspective is simple and powerful: crop insurance helps farmers sleep at night.

It helps protect the operation, the family’s investment, and the ability to keep going after a difficult year.

Farmers cannot control the weather. But they can prepare for the risks that come with it.

09/16/2026

MCO guaranteed prices are in! Insureds can lock in 90-95% coverage at $5.25 and $12.33. Get with your agent ASAP if you're interested, sales closing is September 30th!

09/15/2026

Guaranteed wheat price is set! Contact your agent in the next two weeks to lock-in $7.54. Sales closing date is September 30th!

09/09/2026

Pricing Updates: MCO is averaging $5.23 and $12.25. Talk with your agent to see how to lock in these prices for the top 5% of available coverage! (90-95%)

Wheat is averaging $7.56 - quite an increase from crop year 2026!

MCO and wheat coverage have a sales closing date of September 30th; get with your agent as soon as possible.

08/28/2026

We are about halfway through the price discovery for MCO. Prices are currently $5.14 and $12.01. Talk to your agent about locking-in these prices for the top 5% of your coverage by September 30th!

08/10/2026

The SDRP application deadline has been extended again to September 30th. Use this opportunity to submit qualifying applications to FSA!

(Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for farmers to apply for Stages 1 and 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to Sept.

08/05/2026

BIG NEWS! "The RMA is authorizing AIPs to provide producers with up to 60 additional days to pay crop insurance premiums". We will make sure to include the news in our newsletter that we are sure all our insureds read 😉, but please tell all your friends!

(Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to support America’s farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. To ease financial pressures and strengthen risk management options for American farmers, USDA’s Risk Manag...

07/20/2026

Not marketing advice, but just a little reminder - the spring guaranteed price on beans was $11.09. It is currently $12.28. Have a great day!