Matt Thelen - Farm Bureau Crop Insurance Specialist

08/05/2026

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers at Minnesota Farmfest Tuesday, announcing a 60-day delay on crop insurance premium payments. She also discussed modernizing USDA data collection & crop surveys, with upcoming forums set for this month. https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2026/08/04/usda-provides-reprieve-crop-premiums

07/24/2026

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency supports restoring the prevented-plant buy-up option under federal crop insurance.

02/20/2026

🚨 Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opens Feb 23. and closes April 17, 2026, providing $11B in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.

For information on how to apply, eligible commodities and payment calculations ➡️ fsa.usda.gov/fba

09/19/2025