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USDA Reversal on Crop Insurance Change Welcomed by Farm Groups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reversing its decision and will allow farmers to buy more crop insurance protection if they cannot plant due to weather or field conditions.
USDA had removed the option to buy extra prevented planting insurance starting with the 2026 growing season.
USDA Secretary Rollins confirmed full support for restoring and implementing the 5% buy-up insurance option, which covered over 67 million acres in 2025.
Farm groups and officials like Hoeven view the restored buy-up option as an important protection for farmers facing planting challenges.