Some under-used crop insurance features could save money

Some under-used crop insurance features could save money

A crop insurance agent recommends considering risk management options that provide extra coverage for not much money. Trend-Adjusted Actual Production History (APH) and Yield Exclusion are under-used crop insurance options, according to Mike Scherer, president of Ag Risk Solutions in Atchison, Kansas.

“The research we’ve done, [indicates] it’s by far one of the cheapest ways to increase your coverage,” Scherer told Brownfield Ag News Monday. “Your premium’s going to go up some, but it’s extremely cost-effective.”

Trend-Adjusted APH allows farmers to increase yields used in calculating crop insurance guarantees.

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