Thoreson Insurance Agency

09/03/2026

Thoreson Insurance Agency will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day! Have a great weekend!!

08/07/2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spoke at Farmfest in Minnesota on Tuesday, announcing some changes to crop insurance, including a two-month delay for paying premiums this year. She also talked about modernizing USDA data collection and crop surveys. Rollins said USDA would hold several forums t...

06/29/2026

Thoreson Insurance Agency will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day! Have a safe & happy 4th of July!!

06/15/2026

Thoreson Insurance Agency will be closed Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. Please text or call our cell if you need anything.

06/11/2026

Grazing with Virtual Fence -

Could virtual fencing change the way you manage grazing? Our specialists discuss what ranchers should consider before making the investment. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/april/ndsu-extension-specialists-provide-considerations-for-virtual-fence-for-grazing-management

05/27/2026

FSA is strengthening the farm safety net thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that adds up to 30 million new base acres nationwide. Starting June 1, landowners can update and increase base acres in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 and future crop years.

Landowners have until Aug. 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in ARC or PLC. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-26-2026/usda-announces-base-acre-increase-opportunity-agriculture-risk-price

05/21/2026

Thoreson Insurance Agency will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day! Thank you to the veteran's that fought for our freedoms and are no longer with us!

05/07/2026

NAU Country offers Crop-Hail products as an integral part of your risk management plans. Reach out to your NAU Country Representative today! Learn more at https://www.naucountry.com/products/crop-hail.

05/07/2026

USDA is maximizing disaster assistance support to producers by issuing a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payment to eligible producers. Initial payments were factored by 35% and the payment factor is increasing to 70%, meaning producers with approved applications will receive an additional 35% of their calculated payment.

Additionally, producers have more time to apply. The April 30 deadline has been extended to Aug. 12, 2026, for Stage 1 and Stage 2. Future payments will be made using a 70% payment factor. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/04-24-2026/usda-issues-second-supplemental-disaster-payment-farmers-extends

04/30/2026

Update from USDA -- SDRP payments are increasing from 35% to 70%, with approved producers receiving an additional 35% of their calculated payment. So far, $6.7 billion has been distributed for 2023–2024 disaster losses.

The application deadline is now August 12, 2026. Producers with incomplete applications should contact their local FSA office.

Read more: www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/04/24/usda-issues-second-supplemental-disaster-payment-farmers-extends-program-application-deadline-august