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10/08/2026

Record USDA Farm Payments — What Does This Mean for Your Farm?

USDA has announced a record $13.8 billion in ARC and PLC payments for the 2025 crop year!

Payments may vary by crop and county, so what does this mean for YOUR farm?

We've put together a quick overview of what farmers should know.

👉 Read more: https://kdlinsurance.com/news/usda-announces-record-13-8-billion-in-farm-safety-net-payments/

Have questions? Give KDL Insurance a call! We're always happy to help our farm families find the information they need.

USDA announces $13.8 billion in ARC and PLC farm payments for 2025. Learn what this means for your county and how KDL Insurance can help.

10/07/2026

Thanks for the love, Vos Cattle! 💚 We sure love our farmers.

And to all of our KDL farm families — we aren’t done yet! There’s still a long season ahead, and we’ll be out and about with more farm meals along the way.

Stay safe through the long days and late nights. We’re here for you — every step of the way.

09/25/2026

Worth a read — and a share — as harvest gets underway.

We’re sharing this Wheel-Herald story because farm electrical safety is something every farmer should keep top of mind during harvest.

Stay aware. Stay safe.

Wishing everyone a safe and successful harvest from all of us at KDL Insurance!

Fifth- and sixth-grade students at Murray County Central got a real-world lesson Tuesday in something important for anyone living or working around farms: what to do when large equipment comes into contact with electrical facilities.

09/25/2026

9 to 5? Dolly Parton sang about it. Farmers just never quite figured out how to do it.

Early mornings. Late nights. Meals eaten wherever you happen to be. And the famous, “We’ll quit after this field.”

So on 9/25, we're tipping our hat to the farmers who prove every day that farming has never been a 9-to-5 job.

From all of us at KDL Insurance, stay safe out there and have a great harvest! And for everyone looking out the window at soggy fields right now… here’s hoping Mother Nature clocks out soon so you can clock back in.

09/18/2026

Livestock producers — drought assistance may be available.

Ongoing drought conditions have impacted pastures across our region, and several counties have now reached qualifying drought conditions for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).

If you have livestock grazing drought-affected pasture, it’s worth checking. Eligibility varies by county, grazing period and forage type, so contact your local FSA office to find out if your operation may qualify.

The deadline to apply for 2026 LFP assistance is March 1, 2027.

We’ve put together more information, along with links to the USDA LFP program and the 2026 FSA fact sheet, on our website.

As always, reach out to us with any questions.

Drought conditions may qualify livestock producers for 2026 LFP assistance. Learn about eligibility and contact your local FSA office for details.

09/16/2026

Important ARC/PLC updates for 2026 & 2027!

USDA has announced new enrollment dates, changes to base acres and an important update giving producers more flexibility with SCO and ECO coverage.

We’ve pulled together the key dates and what you need to know. 👇

Read the full update on our website:

USDA has announced 2026 and 2027 ARC/PLC enrollment dates, new base acre allocations and important changes to SCO and ECO crop insurance options.

09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day from KDL Insurance!

On this day that celebrates hard work, we can’t help but think of our farm producers. From early mornings in the spring to long days tending fields all summer, your dedication feeds families and sustains our rural life! With harvest just around the corner, we’re proud to stand beside you—helping protect the crops and the labor you’ve invested all year long.

Our offices will be closed on Monday, but we’ll be back Tuesday to help with all your insurance needs.

Here’s to a safe harvest season and a well-deserved Labor Day holiday with friends and family!

09/01/2026

USDA has announced the new Ranchers First Initiative, with actions aimed at rebuilding the American beef herd and strengthening opportunities for cattle producers.

Among the changes is a new BRAND endorsement for Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) designed to help producers manage the economic risk of retaining heifers for breeding.

Learn more about the initiative and what it could mean for producers 👇

USDA announces the Ranchers First Initiative, including new risk management tools and support for cattle producers, processors, and beginning ranchers.

08/19/2026

We’re currently in the price discovery period, making this a good time to take a closer look at the Margin Coverage Option (MCO) and how it may fit into your crop insurance plan.

MCO provides another way to help manage risk from changing commodity prices and input costs. We’ve put together some information to help explain how it works and what it could mean for your operation. https://kdlinsurance.com/news/mco/

As always, give us a call if you have any questions.

Learn how the Margin Coverage Option (MCO) can help producers protect margins, manage input cost risk and navigate changing commodity markets.

08/11/2026

It’s Fair Week in our hometown!

The Murray County Fair is happening Tuesday, August 11 through Saturday, August 15 right here in Slayton!

Fair week is all about community. It’s about grabbing a meal at the Murray County Pork Producers Stand, Cattlemen’s Stand, Dairy Stand or 4-H Eat Stand — and knowing that when you support them, you’re also supporting the local farmers, producers, families and volunteers behind them. It’s one more way our fair brings agriculture and our community together.

It’s also about the people who fill the barns and exhibit buildings — the 4-H kids who have spent months working with their animals and projects, the FFA members who bring agriculture to life with animals and the birthing center in the FFA Barn, and the 4-H and Open Class exhibitors who proudly share their talents and hard work.

Take some time this week to walk through the barns, check out the exhibits, cheer on the kids, enjoy some great food and visit with friends and neighbors.

And that’s just the beginning — this year’s schedule is packed with plenty more to see and do!

From all of us at KDL Insurance, have a wonderful fair week! Good luck to all the exhibitors, and a big THANK YOU to everyone who gives their time and talents to make the Murray County Fair happen!

Check out the full schedule: https://www.murraycountyfair.com/schedule