Featured News
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USDA to Issue One-Time Mandated ADD PAY II Payment to Approved Insurance Providers
The USDA and Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced a one-time Congressionally mandated payment to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2024 reinsurance year specialty crops through the Additional Payment Program II (ADD PAY II). August 13, 2025 -
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series Hosted by the USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on how to work together to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs and resources for the military community. *This is not an NAU Country event. August 01, 2025 -
FSA/USDA Announces Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that agricultural producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for $16 billion in assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Read the full official news release, review resources, and access a link to the recorded webinar. July 10, 2025
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RMA Information on COVID-19 and Dumped Milk on Dairy Revenue Protection and Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Policies
As we continue to face challenges due to COVID-19, the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) has issued multiple bulletins and updates. Please see below for highlights of the most recent bulletins. April 13, 2020 -
COVID-19 and NAU Country Crop Insurance
When customer service and social distancing compete in a world dealing with COVID-19, NAU Country Insurance Company offers service and technology that can help! We know that there is nothing better than hands-on, face-to-face service with your farmer, but during the sensitive time that we are living in, we want to give you options. Thankfully, our systems are already equipped to handle these situations. Click on this news piece to view an outline on the functionality available to serve your farmer from a distance, a friendly reminder on all the processing features available during this time of year, and resources for support and training. April 08, 2020 -
RMA information regarding COVID-19
Because of challenges facing our nation due to COVID-19, RMA is extending multiple important dates. April 03, 2020 -
Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index (HIP-WI) Endorsement is now available
The Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index (HIP-WI) Endorsement covers a portion of the deductible of the underlying crop insurance policy when the county, or adjacent county, is within the area of sustained hurricane-force winds from a named hurricane that is published by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). March 10, 2020 -
NAU Country President and NCIS Chairman Jim Korin stresses the importance of crop insurance in 2020 at the recent NCIS Convention
Jim Korin, Chairman of NCIS and President of NAU Country, spoke at the recent NCIS annual convention about the value of crop insurance especially after a difficult 2019. March 10, 2020 -
Our View: Farm Forecasts Remain Gloomy, Congress Must Reject Ag Budget Cuts
Agricultural groups have expressed concerns about cuts to crop insurance, agricultural conservation programs, research efforts, and food aid after the USDA released their 2020 Farm Income Forecast, and the Office of Management and Budget proposed substantial cuts to the farm safety net. March 05, 2020 -
NAU Country announces the Hemp Actual Production History (APH) Program
Let NAU Country help protect your coverage against yield loss due to insurable causes of loss for hemp grown for fiber, grain, and/or Cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Contact your NAU Country Marketing Representative or NAU Country Agent today, to find out more! February 24, 2020 -
New soil map layers for Field Insights
Field Insights™ continues to improve and impress! Our flagship farmer tool, Field Insights, has added additional Soil data Map Layers and Soil Components to help your farmers make the best decisions regarding their farm operations. August 13, 2019 -
Field Insights® is here for you this planting season!
With a new planting season coming up, one of the toughest factors to account for is weather and the impacts it takes on your farmers' fields. Unfortunately, we can’t control what Mother Nature throws our way, but with Field Insights, we can assist your policyholders on making educated decisions for each individual field, giving them the most efficient and successful farming operation possible. April 09, 2019 -
Production Reporting has gone mobile
The NAU Country mobile app boosts its ability to provide our "agents on the go" with the functionality of EASYwriter Pro®! Learn more about Mobile Production Reporting! March 06, 2019