Kaiser Crop Insurance

06/16/2026

USDA/RMA has officially released the 2025 Crop Year Final Area Yields and County Revenue Values for ECO & SCO coverage.

https://www.rma.usda.gov/policy-procedure/bulletins-memos/product-management-bulletin/pm-26-029-2025-crop-year-supplemental

Final values by county, crop, practice & type are now available for review in the Actuarial Information Browser.

Curious whether your county or crop qualified for an ECO or SCO payment? Reach out and we'd be happy to review the results with you and discuss what they may mean for your operation!

06/11/2026

FSA is expanding payment limitation and payment eligibility provisions that affect program payments including allowing for the equitable treatment of qualified pass-through entities, resulting in additional payment limits for those entities. This change allows producers to structure their farm entities to benefit from the legal protections of certain business structures without limiting their access to the farm safety net.

Updated farm operating plans must be on file with FSA by Sept. 15, 2026, for program year 2026.
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/06-03-2026/usda-expands-payment-limitation-payment-eligibility-provisions-farmers

06/09/2026

Friendly reminder on final planting dates for Milo and Soybeans as we move through June! There is a 1% guarantee reduction in coverage each day acres are planted after the final planting date.

As harvest gets underway soon, wishing everyone a safe run! 🌾 If you suspect any crop losses that have not yet been reported, please reach out so we can turn those in promptly.

05/28/2026

As planting continues, now is the time to protect your investment before a storm rolls in! 🌽🌨️🌱💨

Don’t wait for severe weather to add crop hail and wind coverage to your planted acres this spring. Personalized quotes are available so you can compare coverage options and choose the protection that fits your operation best.

05/27/2026

FSA is strengthening the farm safety net thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that adds up to 30 million new base acres nationwide. Starting June 1, landowners can update and increase base acres in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 and future crop years.

Landowners have until Aug. 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in ARC or PLC. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-26-2026/usda-announces-base-acre-increase-opportunity-agriculture-risk-price

05/12/2026

As planting season is now in full swing across most of the area, here’s your reminder on final planting dates by crop, county & practice type to maintain full MPCI coverage for 2026!

For each day planted after the final planting date, coverage will be reduced 1% per day during the late planting period.

Reminder on the biggest change for our area - RMA has extended the final planting date for corn to June 5th (From May 31st) with the late planting period now ending June 25th.

If you have any specific questions, please holler. Happy planting & stay safe out there! 😄

05/07/2026

Big updates are coming to Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) for the 2027 crop year!

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced several changes designed to give cattle producers more flexibility and stronger protection in today’s market including:

✔️ More flexibility for drought & forage disaster exemptions
✔️ Expanded dairy cull cow coverage up to 52 weeks
✔️ Increased maximum weights for Fed Cattle
✔️ New feeder cattle types added: Unborn Bulls & Heifers Weight 2, Unborn Brahman Weight 2 & Unborn Dairy Weight 2 (6.0-9.0 cwt range)

June 30th is deadline to transfer and/or make changes to your existing LRP policy before the 2027 crop year begins July 1st.

If you have questions or want to review your coverage options, give Zoe a call!

📞 785-673-8076
📧 [email protected]
🌐 kaisercropins.com

04/24/2026

Great news about the final SDRP top-up for 2023 and/or 2024 losses announced today!

📢 Heads up for producers with approved program applications for losses due to 2023-2024 natural disasters!

USDA is maximizing disaster assistance support through a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment to eligible producers. Application deadline has been extended to Aug. 12, 2026.

Learn more ➡ https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/04/24/usda-issues-second-supplemental-disaster-payment-farmers-extends-program-application-deadline-august

04/13/2026

Last week to complete FBA Applications if you haven’t done so already by the 4/17 deadline!

REMINDER: Row crop farmers have until April 17 to apply for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. Make an appointment with your local FSA office or apply online with a Login.gov account. Visit fsa.usda.gov/fba to create a Login.gov account.

04/08/2026

We’re proud to announce a preview of our brand-new website designed with farmers & ranchers in mind!

We’re committed to keeping you informed and ahead of the curve. Our new site gives us another tool for you to stay up to date on important deadlines, upcoming changes and essential information that impacts your operation.

🔗 https://www.kaisercropins.com