Farm Broadcaster, Lorrie Boyer
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Farm Broadcaster, Lorrie Boyer
Rita Deveney, district manager for Farmers Mutual Hail | Crop Insurance Change and Reminders
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Rita Deveney, district manager for Farmers Mutual Hail discussed the recent crop insurance premium extension due to the nationwide drought, allowing producers to defer payments until November 30th. Interest accrues at 1.25% per month. She emphasized the importance of reviewing the summary of coverage, ensuring accurate acreage and legal descriptions, and updating ownership and policy changes. Deveney also highlighted the significance of precision ag reporting and the new enhanced coverage option (ECO) and supplemental coverage option (SCO), which are highly subsidized. She advised producers to ensure their crop insurance aligns with their risk and market conditions