Helpful Links
Explore the informational links below to gain a deeper understanding of crop insurance. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or new to agriculture, these resources cover the fundamentals, policy options, and updates from reputable sources such as the USDA Risk Management Agency. Stay informed about industry trends through government agricultural websites, educational institutions, and industry publications.
Marketing Minute
Market Minute is a commodity-based newsletter providing grain market commentary along with grain price advice. Our goal is to provide value and save farmers time by providing them with commodity market updates and insights on the grains, livestock, and energy markets to help improve producers’ success in their operation via saving time and energy.
Policy Holder Account
Creating a Policy Holder Service Account with Rain and Hail offers numerous advantages, streamlining your experience as an insurance holder. With this account, you can easily track and monitor your claims in real-time, and access policy-related documents at your convenience. Additionally, you can pay premiums online.
Historical Pricing
Historical pricing has been influenced by a multitude of factors over time, reflecting the dynamic nature of agricultural commodity markets. Fluctuations in commodity prices, changes in government policies, advancements in risk modeling, and shifts in weather patterns all contribute to the historical pricing trends observed in crop insurance.
RMA Price Discovery
The RMA (Risk Management Agency) Price Discovery Calculator allows users to estimate the prices used in their crop insurance policies. By inputting relevant data such as location, crop type, and pricing information, farmers can utilize the Price Discovery Calculator to make informed decisions about their insurance coverage.
Direct Deposit Form
Return your filled-out direct deposit form to your agent. By completing the form with your bank account details, you enable a seamless and secure process for receiving insurance-related payments directly into your account. This not only eliminates the inconvenience of waiting for physical checks but also ensures prompt access to funds.
Federal Shrink - Corn
This is a federal shrink table for Corn as of 2018.
Federal Shrink - Soybeans
This is a federal shrink table for soybeans as of 2010.
Equal Opportunity Provider
The USDA Non-Discrimination Statements are below and also can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the RMA Civil Rights Office at 202-690-3578 (main line).