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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Controlled Environment pilot crop insurance program to an additional 48 counties in 17 states for 2026 and succeeding crop years. March 11, 2025

NAU Country and the QBE Foundation proudly support National FFA Week (February 15-22, 2025)! Our partnership and sponsorship with the National FFA Foundation help set future farmers up for success. Plus, mark your calendars for Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 20, 2025! February 14, 2025

The USDA recently announced 2025 enrollment periods for crop and dairy safety-net programs where producers can enroll in the 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs beginning January 21, 2025, and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) beginning January 29, 2025. January 21, 2025

At NAU Country, we are committed to empowering agents and farmers with tools to navigate market fluctuations and maximize profitability. Our offerings include the Opening Bell morning call, The Market Report emails, The afterMATH webinars, and The Thinking Cap videos, your go-to resources for staying informed on market tools and trends. December 18, 2024

Turkey is the most popular dish during Thanksgiving celebrations, yet there are many inexperienced cooks who will be in the kitchen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging consumers to practice food safety throughout the entire Thanksgiving process, from the grocery store to the dining table. November 27, 2024

NAU Country is proud to announce exciting updates to the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) endorsement! Initiated by NAU Country in collaboration with agent and producer groups, ECO addresses the challenges faced by farmers amid rising costs and declining commodity prices, ECO now offers improved affordability and accessibility. November 13, 2024

*****VOTING IS NOW CLOSED ***** Thank you for your participation! Join the 2025 NAU Country Photo Calendar Contest! Submit your farm and ranch photos now through Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. (CDT) for a chance to have your photos featured in our upcoming calendar. This contest is open to Agents, Farmers, Ranchers, Producers, NAU Country employees, and friends. Contest rules apply. Read more for details! August 06, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes to the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage options to additional crops as well as increasing premium support to make the policy more affordable for producers. July 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023. July 23, 2024

Don't let storm clouds catch you off guard. Embrace the power of EASYbind and take control of your Crop-Hail Binding process like never before. Experience the speed, efficiency, and reliability of EASYbind – because when it comes to protecting your farmers' livelihoods, every second counts. May 02, 2024