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A great start to the week in Nashville at IRMI Agricon.Thank you to everyone who joined Julie Overdeer for her session, ...
09/02/2026

A great start to the week in Nashville at IRMI Agricon.

Thank you to everyone who joined Julie Overdeer for her session, “Crop Liability Claims in Agriculture Insurance.”

Julie shared her expertise on the crop liability claims process, from reporting and mitigation to documentation and cooperation throughout the life of a claim.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of the conversation and to connect with so many professionals working across agricultural insurance and claims.

Thank you, IRMI, for a great conference and for bringing the industry together.

If crop liability is an area you want to learn more about, we hope to see you at ACA’s Crop Liability Certification Course, September 29–October 1 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Learn more and register: https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/Training-Certifications/Training-Events-Live

Questions?? Email us, we're here to help!
[email protected]

Reminder: Today, September 1, is an important crop insurance sales closing date for certain fall-planted crops.USDA’s Ri...
09/01/2026

Reminder: Today, September 1, is an important crop insurance sales closing date for certain fall-planted crops.

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is reminding producers that sales closing dates vary by crop and location, with September 1 and September 30 among the next major deadlines for the 2027 crop year.

Coverage decisions must be made on or before the applicable sales closing date, including applying for new coverage or making changes to an existing policy.

Producers should work with their crop insurance agent to confirm the deadline and coverage options that apply to their crop and location.

For agricultural insurance professionals, these early coverage decisions establish the terms that may later become important when a loss is reported, investigated, and adjusted.

RMA’s Actuarial Information Browser can also be used to verify applicable sales closing dates.

Learn more from USDA RMA: https://www.rma.usda.gov/news-events/news/2025/washington-dc/crop-insurance-deadline-nears-fall-planted-crops

Today, we’re excited to be in Nashville for IRMI AgriCon!ACA’s Julie Overdeer, Executive Director and Partner, will pres...
08/31/2026

Today, we’re excited to be in Nashville for IRMI AgriCon!

ACA’s Julie Overdeer, Executive Director and Partner, will present “Crop Liability Claims in Agriculture Insurance.” and you don't want to miss it.

The session will focus on helping agents recognize the full range of crop liability losses and better guide insureds through each stage of the claims process — from accurate reporting and mitigation to documentation, cooperation, and a smoother overall claim outcome.

2:00–3:00 p.m. CT
Armstrong 1 & 2

Looking forward to a great afternoon of learning, discussion, and connecting with other agribusiness insurance professionals.

If you’re at AgriCon today, we would love for you to come connect with us!

Learn more: https://events.irmi.com/event/AG2026/agenda

What does it take to confidently work a crop liability claim from assignment to closing?ACA’s Crop Liability Certificati...
08/28/2026

What does it take to confidently work a crop liability claim from assignment to closing?

ACA’s Crop Liability Certification Course is designed for professionals who need to learn and apply the crop liability claims process—not simply hear about it.

Over three days, attendees will build a foundation in crop liability, corn, and soybeans, then apply that knowledge through scenario-based activities focused on adjusting covered perils.

Whether you are preparing to enter the adjusting profession, looking to expand the lines of claims you handle, or strengthening your professional development, this course is designed to help you better understand the process from assignment through closing.

September 29–October 1, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton | Clarksville, Tennessee

Seats are limited, so don’t wait to reserve yours. Continuing Education hours will be available.

Traveling to Clarksville? The courtesy hotel block is available through August 29.

For more information, contact us anytime at [email protected].

Learn more and register today:
https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/Training-Certifications/Training-Events-Live

Area-based crop insurance is becoming a much larger part of the coverage landscape.Across nine major crops, reported ins...
08/28/2026

Area-based crop insurance is becoming a much larger part of the coverage landscape.

Across nine major crops, reported insured acreage under area-based add-on products increased by 146 million acres from 2024 to 2026, according to a new farmdoc analysis of USDA Risk Management Agency data.

ECO and SCO drove much of that growth. For corn alone, ECO-RP acreage in 2026 was equivalent to 61% of Revenue Protection insured acres.

For agricultural insurance professionals, that growth makes an important distinction increasingly relevant: ECO and SCO are layered onto an underlying individual policy, but their coverage is based on area-level results—not simply the loss experienced on an individual farm.

And the structure changes again for applicable 2027 crops. SCO's maximum coverage level increases from 86% to 90%, while ECO will cover the 90%–95% band.

As these products become more widely used, understanding where individual coverage ends and area-based coverage begins will matter even more.

Read more:
https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/News/News-Archive/area-based-crop-insurance-coverage-expands-by-146-million-acres

08/28/2026

Grain fire in Peru, IN today.

08/27/2026

Drought-Damaged Crops: Notice of Loss Timing Matters!

As harvest approaches, drought stress and potential yield losses may become more apparent in fields across the country.

USDA RMA guidance states that when damage or a loss of production is discovered, a producer should provide a Notice of Loss within 72 hours of the initial discovery and no later than 15 days after the end of the insurance period.

Producers should also contact their Approved Insurance Provider before abandoning damaged acreage or putting it to another use.

For agricultural insurance and claims professionals, timely notice helps preserve the opportunity to inspect damaged acreage, document field conditions, and properly evaluate the loss.

As harvest gets underway, it is an important reminder of the role early communication and documentation play when crop damage is discovered.

Read the full USDA RMA guidance:
https://www.rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insurance/frequently-asked-questions/crop-insurance-drought-damaged-crops

Agricultural claims require specialized knowledge, and ACA membership is designed to put that knowledge within reach—whe...
08/24/2026

Agricultural claims require specialized knowledge, and ACA membership is designed to put that knowledge within reach—whether you are an independent adjuster, part of an insurance carrier, or supporting claims as an industry vendor.

ACA members receive access to dedicated Property and Liability resource libraries built specifically around agricultural claims, including:

• Grain Bin and Grain Leg Damage Scope Sheets
• Grain Dryer and Equipment Fire Checklists
• Crop Liability Drift or Misapplication Checklists
• Equipment Theft Questionnaires
• Agricultural case studies
• Past conference videos and training materials
• NOAA weather and storm-reporting resources
• USDA pricing and agricultural reference tools

Members can also learn from past ACA presentations covering grain-bin estimation, valuations, appraisal, irrigation equipment, feed contamination, chemical drift, livestock economic loss, and other issues that come up in agricultural claims.

When additional expertise is needed, ACA provides access to industry professionals including engineers, grain and equipment salvors, cause-and-origin investigators, and Farm/Ranch Certified Specialists.

For insurance carriers and vendors, these resources can also be incorporated into company training and professional development. Companies with 11 or more members receive a complimentary half-day private ACA training, with virtual or in-person options available.*

Whether you are developing one adjuster or strengthening an entire claims team, ACA is focused on providing the education, resources, and industry connections behind stronger agricultural claim handling.

Explore & Learn more about the ACA:
https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/Membership

USDA has announced two crop insurance updates affecting payment timing and prevented planting coverage.RMA is authorizin...
08/21/2026

USDA has announced two crop insurance updates affecting payment timing and prevented planting coverage.

RMA is authorizing Approved Insurance Providers to give producers *up to 60 additional days* to pay certain crop insurance premiums, administrative fees, and Written Payment Agreement amounts when scheduled premium billing dates fall between *July 1 and September 30, 2026*. During that additional period, AIPs may also waive interest charges.

RMA is also reinstating the option for insured producers to purchase an **additional 5% of prevented planting coverage**, beginning with crops associated with the *August 31, 2026 filing date for the 2027 crop year*.

For agricultural insurance professionals, these changes may affect conversations with producers around payment deadlines, policy servicing, and coverage decisions for the upcoming crop year.

ACA breaks down the updates and what they mean for the agricultural insurance industry.

Read the full ACA article. Link in Bio.

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