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06/03/2026

In 2026, the hardest crop to grow might be a profit margin.

An article from Farm Journal explores how U.S. corn and soybean farmers are navigating tight financial margins, high input costs, global competition from Brazil and Argentina, and uncertainty around trade agreements.

For agricultural insurance and claims professionals, those pressures matter because they can influence the decisions producers make throughout the year. Input purchases, crop selections, risk management strategies, and the overall financial impact of a loss can all be affected by profitability.

Staying connected through the ACA helps professionals stay informed about the issues affecting agriculture and better understand the operations they serve.

Read the full article:
https://www.agweb.com/news/policy/ag-economy/hardest-crop-grow-2026-profit-margin

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https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/About

The Agricultural Claims Association, LLC is an organization founded by a group of experienced insurance professionals with extensive background in the agricultural P&C industry - both Farm/Ranch and Commercial Ag. Our mission as an organization is to provide other agriculture insurance professionals...

06/03/2026

Great drone use checking for anyone present without putting someone in danger. Anhydrous is so dangerous. Stay safe.

06/02/2026

When cattle values rise, so does what is at stake.

According to experts from Kansas State University's Beef Cattle Institute, record-high cattle prices are creating optimism across the industry, but they are also increasing producers' financial exposure. The article points to factors such as drought, feed costs, herd rebuilding decisions, and market volatility as risks that can quickly affect profitability.

The discussion also covers Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), a tool that can help producers protect against price declines while still allowing them to benefit if markets continue to rise.

For agricultural insurance professionals, understanding an operation often means looking beyond the loss itself. Market conditions, livestock values, and the decisions producers make to manage risk all contribute to the bigger picture.

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06/01/2026

As a new week begins, we’re grateful for the many hands and minds that help support agriculture.

It takes farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, adjusters, underwriters, loss control teams, agents, specialists, and industry partners all working in different ways to support the bigger picture.

The ACA is proud to be part of that network and to recognize the professionals who help serve agriculture every day.

Wishing everyone in the ag claims and insurance community a productive week ahead.

05/29/2026

Agricultural claims require more than general insurance knowledge.

From equipment and buildings to livestock, crops, liability, and rural operations, agriculture brings unique risks that need industry-specific understanding.

The ACA helps agricultural insurance professionals stay informed and connected through education, training, resources, and access to industry-focused support built for ag claims.

Reach out today to learn more about ACA membership and the resources available to agricultural insurance professionals.

[email protected]
https://www.agclaimsassociation.com/

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05/28/2026

Happy National Burger Day! 🍔

From the beef to the bun and the toppings in between, agriculture plays a part in every bite. Today is a fun reminder of the farmers, ranchers, producers, and businesses that help keep food moving from the field and ranch to our tables.

At the ACA, we’re proud to support the insurance professionals who serve agriculture across the country.

Give your favorite hometown burger spot or local beef producer a shoutout in the comments!

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05/27/2026

Need a refresher on an ag claims topic? ACA membership keeps the right resources within reach.

Members can go back and view prior presentations, training materials, checklists, forms, case studies, and resource links when a specific claim brings a topic back into focus.

From grain bin damage and equipment fires to cattle theft, chemical drift, crop liability, valuations, appraisal, and agricultural building claims, ACA resources are built around the real issues agricultural claims professionals face.

It is one of the practical benefits of membership: industry-focused education, resources, and support you can return to when you need them.

Thank you for your support of the ACA.

05/27/2026

Cattle theft persists as a concern in 2026. Hopefully the calves will be returned unharmed. If not, will you be equipped to handle a claim related to stolen livestock?

Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CunCY8SLY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Sympathies to Oakland Corners Dairy.

We had 17 calves stolen from our calf facility on Bliss Road in Oakfield very early Sunday morning. Our primary concern is the health and wellbeing of these calves and having them returned safely. The thieves drove west on Lockport Road toward the Alabama Hotel/Holley Farm intersection after leaving the farm. If any neighbors have cameras that catch passing traffic, we'd really appreciate if you could check for a truck hauling a cattle trailer passing between 1-3 am on Sunday.

For anyone in the cattle industry, please keep an eye out for anyone trying to sell calves that fit this description or with new animals that showed up overnight.

The calves are the approximate age and size of the calves in the photo - 5 month old Holstein heifers. Their ear tags, if they still have them, look like those in the photo. They have an electronic ID button in their left ear, and 1 or 2 large tags in both ears, and an ear.punch in their right ear as all have been genotyped and could be identified by another hair or tissue sample.

If you have any information, please contact the Genesee County Sheriffs office. Again, we want our calves back safely and are very concerned about their well-being. Your help is appreciated.

05/26/2026

Are you an insurance company or independent adjuster looking to add Ag P&C as a line of insurance or a line to adjust? The ACA is here to help.

The Agricultural Claims Association is a service and support organization that provides training, education, industry information, and resource connections for professionals working in agricultural insurance and claims.

We do not adjust claims through the ACA. Instead, we help connect professionals with the knowledge, support, and resources they need to better understand and serve the agricultural insurance industry.

Whether you have been connected with the ACA for years or are just learning about us, we welcome the opportunity to support your work and help you stay connected to the people, resources, and education that move agricultural insurance forward.

Visit our website to learn more about ACA membership or email us at [email protected].

The Agricultural Claims Association, LLC is an organization founded by a group of experienced insurance professionals with extensive background in the agricultural P&C industry - both Farm/Ranch and Commercial Ag. Our mission as an organization is to provide other agriculture insurance professionals...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the ACA pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to something greater than themselves will never be forgotten.

As we reflect on the freedoms their service helped protect, we are reminded of the values that service and agriculture often share: dedication, resilience, hard work, and care for others. Many veterans continue to make a meaningful impact in agriculture, bringing leadership, discipline, and purpose to farms, ranches, businesses, and rural communities across the country.

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and extend our gratitude to all who serve and have served. Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day filled with remembrance, appreciation, and care.