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10/15/2026

Now this is something you don't see every day!

Three 48-foot-diameter grain bins, purchased at auction, were moved approximately 10 miles to a new site.

Moving structures this size takes some serious planning, specialized equipment, and coordination. Pretty impressive to see agricultural infrastructure on the move!

10/13/2026

A Texas federal judge has excluded two experts' Xactimate-based damage opinions after finding that numerous adjustments to pricing, labor rates, and repair quantities lacked sufficient justification.

In one example cited by the court, a $1.34 million damage estimate increased to approximately $6.45 million despite a nearly identical scope of work.

The ruling raises important considerations for property damage estimating, including agricultural claims involving specialized buildings, facilities, and repair requirements.

Read ACA's latest article for a closer look at the court's findings and the importance of reliable, well-supported damage estimates.

A Texas federal judge has excluded two experts' Xactimate-based damage opinions after finding that numerous adjustments to pricing, labor rates, and repair quantities lacked sufficient justification. In a September 16, 2026, ruling in Trinity Fellowship Church of Pampa v. Church Mutual Insurance Com...

10/12/2026

A fire at Cargill’s soybean processing facility in Owensboro, Kentucky, highlights the challenges of fighting fires involving stored soybeans.

More than 45 firefighters responded after a fire inside a third-floor dryer unit spread to the roof and ventilation system. The depth and compactness of the soybeans made it difficult to reach the burning material, complicating efforts to extinguish the fire.

Soybean hulls can ignite easily, and the oil content of soybeans can make fires harder to extinguish. These conditions also create challenges when assessing affected grain, particularly when heat, smoke, and firefighting water may cause damage beyond what is immediately visible.

The cause of the fire and full extent of the damage have not been confirmed.

Read more about the incident and soybean dryer fire hazards in ACA’s latest article:
https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/News/News-Archive/soybean-processing-facility-fire-spreads-to-roof-in-owensboro-kentucky

10/08/2026

What a great couple of days at the 2026 NAIIA Mid-States Region Conference!

It was so good to catch up with familiar faces, meet new people, and spend time with others in the industry. We even got to see our awesome sponsors at Select Salvage.

A big thank you to NAIIA for bringing everyone together, and a special thank you to John Dotson! We’re grateful for our continued partnership with NAIIA and the opportunity to be part of such a great event.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.

Let’s stay connected! Learn more about ACA at https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/

10/07/2026

ACA has arrived in Chicago for the 2026 NAIIA Mid-States Region Conference!

We’re grateful for our partnership with NAIIA and for the opportunity to spend the next two days connecting with claims professionals, catching up with industry friends, and learning alongside others from across the region.

Thank you to NAIIA for bringing everyone together. If you’re attending October 7–8, come connect with us — we’d love to see you!

https://naiia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-NAIIA-Mid-States-Conference-Schedule-9.16.26.pdf

10/06/2026

Kentucky h**p farmers are harvesting the 2026 crop with the future of the industry still uncertain.

In Marion County, h**p is being harvested by hand, dried in fields and barns, and prepared for processing while Congress approaches a December deadline that could reshape the market for h**p-derived THC products.

For producers who have already invested in acreage, labor, equipment, and this year’s crop, the outcome could have a direct impact on how those operations move forward.

It is also a reminder that specialty crops can bring unique property and operational exposures, from drying and storage facilities to specialized equipment, harvested product, and processing.

Read more from ACA:
https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/News/News-Archive/kentucky-h**p-farmers-harvest-amid-federal-regulatory-uncertainty

10/05/2026

Two explosions at the same Iowa feed mill in just 10 days are raising important property-loss considerations for agricultural claims professionals.

On October 1, firefighters responded to Kent Feeds in Sheldon after employees reported an explosion. An initial drone inspection showed no visible fire, but crews later entered the building and found smoke and flames coming from a cooler. Firefighters spent several hours removing product and extinguishing hot spots.

The incident followed a September 21 explosion at the same facility that damaged a feed mill tower during grain dryer startup.

Losses at grain elevators and feed mills can involve much more than the damage first seen at the scene. Equipment, stored product, fire suppression, hidden damage, cleanup, and operational interruption may all become part of the claim.

Full article on our site:

Kent Feeds in Sheldon, Iowa, experienced its second explosion in just 10 days on October 1, this time followed by a fire inside a cooler unit that required several hours of response and product removal. The Sheldon Fire Company was called to the facility shortly before 12:30 a.m. after employees rep...

10/01/2026

That’s a wrap on Crop Liability Training!

Day 3 finished strong with soybeans and graduation, bringing three days of hands-on training and continuing education to a close.

Over the last three days, this group jumped into real scenarios, asked great questions, worked through the details, and brought so much energy to the room. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who made the trip to Clarksville and trusted ACA with their time.

Congratulations to all 24 graduates. We’re proud to send this group home with practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a stronger understanding of crop liability claims they can put to work right away.

Attendees, if you have any photos from training, tag ACA — we’d love to see and share them!

09/30/2026

Kernel counts, appraisals, evaluations… oh my.

Day 2 of Crop Liability Training was a success — complete with scenario-based activities and plenty of hands-on learning.

We’re not like other training courses. We make Ag Claims fun. See you tomorrow for Day 3!

09/30/2026

A fast-moving soybean field fire in Christian County, Kentucky, threatened three nearby homes before crews were able to contain it to the field.

Thankfully, the fire was stopped before reaching the homes, and no structural damage was reported.

Incidents like this show how quickly a crop loss can develop and how important early response can be in limiting the overall scope of damage.

ACA takes a closer look at the loss and the different claims considerations that can follow an agricultural fire.

Read the full article on our site:
https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/News/News-Archive/fast-moving-soybean-field-fire-highlights-multiple-claims-considerations