Hail insurance

May 18, 2018

Now's the time of year that farmers are starting to think about hail insurance.

Bruce Lowe, CEO of AG Direct Hail Insurance explains why having adequate coverage is so important.

"Hail is that one peril that could absolutely decimate a crop very, very quickly," he said. "There's nothing more tragic than having a beautiful crop out there, a dark cloud approaches on the horizon and within 15 minutes you're literally talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars in loss. For the farmers that want to sleep at night, hail insurance is a very important part of their decision making process in every season."

Lowe notes that hail damage on the Prairies wasn't that bad last year, although an area around Crystal City, Manitoba has been hit for three consecutive years.

Source : Steinbachonline

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.