Jun 18, 2015, 10:34 AM

A recent report from RMA calculated that the 2014 federal crop insurance payments have totaled $8.8 billion. This amount is 26 percent lower than the 2013 total payment amount of $12 billion...

Jun 12, 2015, 10:45 AM

RMA announced the expansion of crop insurance options for farmers who elect the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) or the Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion.

Jun 11, 2015, 15:19 PM

Farmers Mutual Hail is proud to announce its sponsorship of 17 Future Farmers of America (FFA) Scholarships...

Jun 5, 2015, 10:15 AM

This year's planting season is ahead of schedule according to the most recent USDA Crop Progress report.

May 29, 2015, 15:18 PM

A team of 30 people represented FMH among approximately 6,000 participants at the JDRF One Walk on May 16, 2015 to support The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation...

May 21, 2015, 13:59 PM

Producers May Need to Take Action to Remain Eligible for Crop Insurance Premium Support

Apr 14, 2015, 16:13 PM

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH), a leader in the crop insurance industry, today announced it has selected catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide's Fund Designation Service to better optimize its risk and enhance its fund designation strategy.

Mar 31, 2015, 08:35 AM

(West Des Moines, Iowa - March 31, 2015) - Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH) today announced it has completed the closing on the acquisition of John Deere Insurance Company and John Deere Risk Protection, Inc.

Mar 27, 2015, 10:15 AM

Farmers Have Until April 7 to Update Yields, Reallocate Base Acres, and Make Final Selections

Mar 12, 2015, 13:17 PM

2015 Spring Cancellation and SCD, Production Reporting Date, Yield Exclusion Option, Replant Supplement, and Unpaid 2014 Policies important dates and reminders.

Feb 27, 2015, 11:52 AM

Farmers Now Have Until March 31 to Update Yields and Reallocate Base Acres; Deadline for Choosing Between ARC and PLC also Remains March 31...

Feb 20, 2015, 11:12 AM

The projected prices and volatility factors apply to policies with a February 28 sales closing date, unless otherwise indicated, and are applicable for the crops, types, practices and states indicated in the table...

Feb 11, 2015, 13:46 PM

Steven C. Rutledge, former Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH) president and CEO, received the Crop Insurance Industry Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2015 Crop Insurance Industry Annual Convention held in February...

Jan 22, 2015, 13:50 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that they must sign up for the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and Stacked Income Protection Plan for Upland Cotton (STAX) before the sales closing dates for eligible 2015 Spring crops...

Dec 18, 2014, 10:22 AM

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa (FMH) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire John Deere Insurance Company and John Deere Risk Protection, Inc. Ron Rutledge, FMH Chairman, President and CEO, commented...

Dec 15, 2014, 16:07 PM

It has been another successful year of FMH contributions to United Way. Together, FMH employees and retirees pledged $34,047 to the United Way campaign. With the company's generous two-for-one match...

Dec 4, 2014, 11:16 AM

Every year for more than 25 years, FMH has sponsored 17 $1,500 FFA scholarships for FFA members and students within the company's 15-state writing area...

Nov 25, 2014, 11:10 AM

Just three days after Veteran's Day, Karis Gutter, a Marine Corps Reserve veteran and current USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS), was announced as the first USDA Military...

Nov 17, 2014, 11:08 AM

At the start of November, the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) finalized the 2014 crop insurance harvest prices at $3.49 per bushel for corn, and $9.65 per bushel for soybeans. That puts corn almost 25 percent below the spring projected price of $4.62 per bushel...

Nov 5, 2014, 11:52 AM

In late October, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative: the Actual Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion, available nationwide for farmers of select crops starting for Spring 2015...