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Citrus Freeze Coverage
We offer both Grower & Packer Citrus Freeze | LEARN MORECitrus Freeze Coverage
The Grower Citrus Freeze insurance policy is an annual policy which protects citrus growers against yield losses due to internal or external damage caused by freeze while the fruit is on the trees.Packer Citrus Freeze covers losses in packing revenue incurred by the packer. This policy can cover the shortfall of a specific number of cartons as selected by the packer directly caused by freeze which prevents the citrus from meeting standards such as fresh marketable citrus. Contact us for more details.
Raisin Reconditioning
We offer Raisin Reconditioning insurance. | LEARN MORERaisin Reconditioning
The Raisin Reconditioning policy reimburses growers for the extra expense of wash and dry reconditioning directly due to rainfall while on trays in the insured vineyard during the insurance period. The policy will reimburse you for slipping, turning, or other field expense incurred by the grower due to the direct rainfall on the trays. It does not insure against lost production or decrease in the value of raisins, other than an allowance for shrinkage. Contact us for more details.
Almond Extra Price
We offer Almond Extra Price insurance. | LEARN MOREAlmond Extra Price
The almond extra price policy allows the grower to purchase more $ coverage per pound of $.25, $.35, $.50, or $.75 cents per lb above the MPCI insurance price. Contact us for more details.
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AG NEWS
05.23.18
- Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
- Steps Outlined for the Next Farm Bill Vote
- Sonoma County Winegrowers Lead the Industry in Sustainability
- New CA Water Bond on the November 2018 Ballot
- Minimizing Risks for Food Recalls & What to do During Them
- New Study Reveals CA Citrus Economic Impact
- California Fresh Fruit Magazine for April/May
- Reaction to U.S.–China Trade War Truce
- China, U.S. Near Deal on ZTE Reprieve; Beijing Cuts Auto Tariffs
- China Denies it Has Offered a $200 Billion Package to Slash U.S. Trade Gap
- China’s Buyers Balk at U.S. Corn on Trade Fears, GMO Controls
- Rest of the Story: China Framework Agreement: Analysis by Jerry Gulke
- Agriculture Is A Common Bargaining Chip in Trade Negotiations
- Crop Protection Companies Readying Business Plans For Robot Sprayers
- May 21, 2018 Crop Progress Report (PDF)
- Paulsen Releases Report “For Women Only: How To Get Ahead In Agribusiness”
- Trump Tweets: China to Buy ‘Massive Amounts’ of U.S. Farm Products
- Farms Under Threat: The State of America’s Farmland Report Sounds a Stark Warning
- President Trump Says China Will Buy ‘Practically as Much as Our Farmers Can Produce’
- U.S. – China Trade Truce May Not Last
- China Lifts Sorghum Tariffs, Agrees to Purchase More U.S. Goods; U.S. Suspends Tariff Implementation
- Trade Deal with China Means Most for New Crop Soybeans, Meats
- Paul Ryan Extends NAFTA Deadline
- Trump Focuses on ‘Good’ NAFTA Not Deadlines
- Solar and Wind Dominate as Investment to Reach $2.20 Trillion
- Organic Farmers Assn Applauds USDA For Terminating Organic Checkoff Program
- Farmers For Free Trade Issues 4 Steps To Improve U.S.-China Ag Issues
Updated: 05.18.18
- FARM BILL FAILS in the House Amid Republican Infighting Over Immigration
- House Expects Farm Bill Vote Today
- Editorial from Farm Policy Facts: Our View: If You Support Farmers, Reject Anti-Farmer Amendments
- Farm Bureau, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Dozens of Other Groups Oppose Checkoff Reform Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
- GOP Leaders, Freedom Caucus Face Off on Farm Bill, Immigration
- The Farm Bill Could Be A Huge Blow To Animals
- The Case for Cutting Energy Programs from the Farm Bill
- Comparing Price Policy Directions in the 2018 Farm Bill Debate
- Celebrating National Walnut Day
- California Crop Progress Report
- California Almonds: Nuts Sizing Nicely, USDA Predicts Big Crop
- Peterson Floor Statement on H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
- Grassley May Seek Pruitt’s Resignation Over Ethanol
- As Mother Nature Rages, Agriculture’s Critics Attack
- Most Fertilizer Prices Rise
- Beef Exports Hit Chicken-Egg Snare
- 10 Top Types of Commercial Agribusiness Insurance Claims
- Midweek Farm Prices Turn Lower
- Trade Update: NAFTA, China
- Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
- NAFTA: Are Canada, Mexico Ready To Seal The Deal?
- Which Farm Dangers Cause the Most Insurance Claims?
- EPA Chief’s Job Threatened Over Biofuel
- Crop Insurance: Premium Subsidy and Insured U.S. Acres – Impact by Crop
- NAFTA Talks Likely to Miss May Deadline
- Agriculture And Its Related Industries Added $1 Trillion To U.S. GDP In 2016
- Rough Road Ahead for Farm Bill
- New Crop Traits Target Photosynthesis for Bigger Yield Gains
- An Update on Global Warming , ‘Climate Change’
- Change Your Twitter Password
- Grassley Says EPA Chief Must Slow Refinery Waivers or Resign
- Novak: New Definition of RFS “Hardship” Needed
- EPA Biofuel Volume Mandates Delivered to White House
- USDA Launches Ag Resource Management Survey
- Trade Update: NAFTA, China
- Biggest Threat to U.S. Produce Is Waiting On Chinese Customs
- NAFTA Talks Likely to Miss May Deadline
- USDA to Terminate Organic Checkoff Rulemaking
- Letter Signed by 300 Farm Groups Opposing Amendments That Could Critically Hurt Farm Families
- House Plans ’18 Farm Bill Vote This Week
- Former Author of RFS Legislation Sees Octane Levels as Advancement for Ethanol
- Report That China Won’t Enforce Tariffs On Ag Products Boost Soybean, Pork Prices
- Trump Deal on China’s ZTE May Reduce Ag Tariff’s
- China’s Multi-Story Hog Hotels Elevate Industrial Farms to New Levels
- Farmland Transition: When Grandma and Grandpa Don’t Plan WellTrump Urges Speedy Work on Farm Bill; GOP Sets House Debate
- China Tech Giant Crippled, US Imports Held
- Fed Lifts Rates, Steepens Path Through 2020 For More Hikes
- U.S. China Trade Talks Set to Continue as Trade Row Persists
- USDA Ag Board Defends Claims that WASDE Report Methods are Outdated – DTN
- USDA: Farmers Face Unrivaled Income Volatility
- What to Consider Before Converting to an S-Corp
- Biofuel Groups Laud Year-Round E15 Move, But RINs on Exports Could Nullify Gains
- Trump Biofuel Policy Overhaul to Include Fewer Refinery Waivers – Source
- Trump Predicts China Will Be First to Buckle in Trade Dispute
- Lawmakers, USDA Leaders Meet with President Trump to Discuss Farm Bill
- Premium Subsidy and Insured U.S. Acres: Differential Impact by Crop
- Comparing ARC-CO and PLC Payment Profiles, 2014-2016 Crops
- 7 Ag Stories You May Have Missed Last Week
05.08.18
- Record-Breaking Almond Crop Predicted for 2018
- 100-Plus California Organic Producers Call for Support in Farm Bill
- California Almonds: Odd Stuff In Terms Of Drop – AgFax Tree Crops
- California Almonds: 2018 Frost Event – What Was Learned
- California Concerned Over Future Droughts, Support Recycled Water
- Calif. Citrus Mutual endorses Villaraigosa for Gov.
- The President Ready to Make Decision on RFS
- NAFTA Talks Enter Critical Week with U.S. Pushing Hard Line
- Anti-Agricultural Opinion: 6 Ways the House Farm Bill Betrays Perdue’s Principles
- Groups Argue Pruitt Should not be Involved in Water Rule Drafting
- ICYMI: Crop Insurance Must be Protected in Upcoming Farm Bill
- House Republicans Will Pass Farm Bill on Their Own, Says Conaway
- Interest Rates on Farm Loans Increase, Pressure on Some Farm Operators Could Follow
- When Does ‘Do No Harm’ Actually Hurt Ag Trade?
- Trump Pledges Guestworker Program For Ag
- American Agri-Women to Meet in D.C.
- Secretary Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety
- Why Republicans Should Fear a Rural Revolt in 2018
- How Will Farm Bill Debate Settle PLC vs. ARC
- New Crop Insurance Study Provides Valuable Farm Bill Insight
- Farm Bill Expected to Meet Resistance
- Will Farmers Be Protected If There’s a Trade War?
- EU, Mexico Reach New Agreement on Trade
- President Trump Sets RFS Meeting for This Week
- Foreign Cheating Continues As Farm Bill Debate Unfolds
- Experts Say Rising Interest Rates Could Pressure Farmers’ Balance Sheets
- What is Bioengineered Food
- USDA Trade Data Update, and China Trade Dispute Weighs on Exports
- U.S. Trade Commission Returns From China Meeting, Nations Still Farm Apart
REPORTS & GOVERNMENT
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Farm Bill
RECENT FARM BILL HEADLINES*
House to Vote Again on Farm Bill on June 22
Farm Bill Update from Chairman Conaway
House GOP Factions Playing Chicken With Immigration, Farm Bill
Farm Bill Energy Programs Have Earned Bipartisan Support
What the Failure of the Farm Bill Means for Good Food Advocates
Tentative Next Steps for House Farm Bill
Immigration Fights Clouds House Farm Bill Future
House Sets New Vote on Farm Bill
GOP Factions Seek Middle Ground on Immigration
House Ag Committee Chair On Next Steps For Farm Bill
What the Farm Bill’s Failure Says About Congressional Function
Farm Bill to Get Second Vote in U.S. House in June
Why the Farm Bill Failed: By Minnesota Public Radio (Audio)
Farm Bills Underperform in Falling Income Years, Economist Says
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles listed above are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Boman & Associates.
Download 2018 USDA Farm Bill & Legislative Principles (PDF)
CALIFORNIA FARM BILL DOCUMENTS
- California 2018 Farm Bill Priorities (PDF)
- California 2018 Farm Bill Recommendations (PDF)
- Press Release: California 2018 Farm Bill Listening Sessions
- What is the Farm Bill? (PDF)
- Previewing a 2018 Farm Bill (PDF)
- Farm Policy Facts: Will Anything Ever Satisfy Farm Critics?
- Who to Watch in 2018 Farm Bill Debate
- Annual honey bee colony losses remain above 40 percent May 26, 2018
- McKinney: Chinese interest in U.S. ag goods still high May 26, 2018
- South-of-Delta water allocations increased to 45 percent May 26, 2018
- Trump administration charges wine discrimination May 25, 2018
- Don't fry, remember the sunscreen May 25, 2018
- Farm Progress America, May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018
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