Szach Insurance Services LLC

03/07/2026

Attention Specialty Crop Farmers! There is a NEW Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program coming our way soon, but in order to qualify, you need to first complete acreage reporting with the Farm Service Agency BY March 13th. Below are some of the details. Please reach out to [email protected] for any questions you may have.

03/03/2026

IMPORTANT!

Don’t forget our sales closing date is approaching on March 15th for spring crops, if you are in need of crop insurance or you want to explore the idea of crop insurance, please give us a call and we can fit you into our schedule.

Why Crop Insurance Is Essential for Every Farmer:

As farmers, we understand that the success of our crops depends on many factors, some of which are beyond our control. That’s why having crop insurance is a vital part of your farm management strategy. It provides peace of mind and financial security when unpredictable weather or natural events threaten your livelihood. 🌱

Here’s why crop insurance should be a priority for every farmer:

• Eligibility for FSA Disaster Payments — In the event of a disaster, crop insurance can open the door to federal assistance, helping you recover more quickly and minimize losses.
• Protects Your Input Costs — From seeds to fertilizers, crop insurance helps safeguard your investments, ensuring you can cover expenses even if yields fall short.
• Protection Against Total Loss in Severe Weather Events — Droughts, storms, and other severe weather conditions can wipe out an entire season’s harvest. Crop insurance offers a safety net in these challenging times. 🌪️☀️

Investing in crop insurance isn’t just about managing risks; it’s about securing your farm’s future and maintaining stability through unpredictable seasons. Make sure you’re protected—because every season counts. 🚜

02/20/2026

Enrollment begins on Monday! Be sure to contact your local FSA to get an appointment or find out what you may need to do to enroll.

Michigan Farm News

02/05/2026

Our sales closing date is quickly approaching on March 15th for spring crops, if you are in need of crop insurance or you want to explore the idea of crop insurance, please give us a call and we can fit you into our schedule.

02/01/2026

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01/01/2026

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12/11/2025

Appx payments per acre are in this article.

As farmers wait for official rates expected the week of Dec. 22, Paul Neiffer shares his calculation for six crops. Richard Fordyce with USDA also lays out the timeline for delivering payments and what farmers need to do to be on the list.

12/02/2025

The Conservation Reserve Program pays more than $1.85 billion annually to more than 302,000 landowners who have 25.85 million acres enrolled in the program. Those payments were delayed by the government shutdown.

12/02/2025

The Trump administration expects to announce an aid package for U.S. farmers within two weeks and a deal on Chinese soybean purchases, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said, without providing details.

11/19/2025

USDA has announced stage two of its Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, expanding aid to farmers with previously uncovered losses.

10/22/2025