
This newsletter acts as a vital guide for farmers, agribusiness professionals and agricultural stakeholders, providing key updates and actionable information to support risk management, policy adaptation and strategic decision-making for long-term success.
Covering essential topics like crop insurance, claims processes, planting timelines and production reporting, this edition empowers readers to stay informed and thrive in the dynamic agricultural environment.
Topics featured in the fall 2025 edition
- Fall farm visits
- Three things farmers need to know about the budget bill's impact on crop insurance and farm programs
- Farm Services Administration (FSA) distribution of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) and E-Cap program
- Direct deposit for speedy claims payment
- Reporting claims
- Acceptable production records
- 2026 fall crop final plant dates and late planting dates (North Carolina)
- 2026 fall crop final plant dates and late planting dates (Virginia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina)
- Texting
- Tobacco quality assurance
- Production reporting
- Apples and peaches
- Premium billing
- New business