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Crop Insurance 101: Harvest Claim Tips

Report a notice of loss in a timely manner. Losses can be reported to your crop insurance agent or directly to your Approved Insurance Provider (AIP). Many AIPs now offer online or mobile logins for more convenient claim reporting and tracking. Typical Multi-Peril Crop Insurance policies require a notice of loss within 72 hours after […]

Crop Insurance 101: Appraisals and Bin Measurements

Crop appraisals must be completed prior to destroying any crop or putting that crop to a different use. Pre-harvest appraisals are necessary when production will be stored in such a manner that production cannot be measured. If feeding production, consider having bins measured or pre-harvest appraisals completed before feeding starts, as fed record requirements are […]

Varsity Blues: Fall Sports Safety

Fall is finally here. For some of us, that means pumpkin spice and scary costumes; for others, it means watching football or getting a jump on holiday shopping.  But one of the most common activities in the fall is playing a sport and athletics. Sports and athletics cover all kinds of activities: school sports, travel […]

Medicare vs Medicaid

Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily targeted at individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. It’s designed to provide coverage for essential medical services, including hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs. Medicare consists of different parts: Medicaid, is a joint federal and state program that provides […]

Tips for protecting your property this fall

With high inflation and supply chain delays, it’s more important now than ever to make sure your home and property are kept up-to-date and safe. Here are some preventative things you can do this fall to protect your property: 1. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors have been around since the 1970s. Many […]