For farmers who grow anything but soybeans and corn in Illinois, buying crop insurance is nearly impossible. Even an insurance agent couldn’t figure out how to safeguard his vegetable and poultry farm ...

In the United States, farmers have access to federally subsidized crop insurance — a backstop that affords them some peace of mind in the face of extreme weather. When droughts, floods, or other ...

Due to the strong yield potential in many areas of the upper Midwest, the number of corn and soybean producers that qualify for 2025 crop insurance indemnity payments may be limited. However, there ...