October 13, 2026

The USDA is expanding crop insurance coverage for grape growers in Michigan and Ohio. Brandon Walters is a Senior Specialty Crop Insurance Specialist with GreenStone Farm Credit Services. “It guarantees you a percentage of your average historical yield,” he explains. “It can vary from 50 up to 85 percent in five percent increments. Depending on […] The post Crop insurance options increasing for grape growers in Michigan and Ohio appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

As more farmers and landowners look to adopt conservation and regenerative agricultural practices, some challenges could arise with land rental agreements.  In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and nutrient stewardship with the Illinois Corn Growers Association, explains how corn checkoff funding has simplified the process. The post Incorporating Conservation into Rental Agreements appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story