Featured News
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2025 Planting Progress Updates
The 2025 planting season is in full swing, and NAU Country wishes you a successful planting season! Check out the planting progress percentages for select crops in major producing states nationwide. *Note: The weekly 2025 Planting Progress Update summary sheets will be available after 9:30 (CT) on Tuesday mornings following the release of the prior day's reports from USDA/Cornell University. April 22, 2025 -
Emergency Commodity Assistance Program Webinar hosted by USDA and FSA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a free webinar about the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) on Thursday, April 17, 2025. April 15, 2025 -
Supporting Farmers in Need - NAU Country Northern Regional Branch Raises $11,000 for Farm Rescue
The employees of NAU Country’s Northern Regional Branch have gone above and beyond, raising an impressive $11,000 for Farm Rescue through a fun and meaningful fundraiser. April 10, 2025
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SCAN. PAY. DONE.
Online Payments! No Farmer Account Needed! NAU Country offers a new premium payment method that utilizes a QR Code to provide a seamless way to pay online without a Farmer Account. November 01, 2023 -
Crop Insurance for Specialty and Organic Crops Grow as Options Improve and Expand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to add crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from America’s agricultural producers. To achieve this, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is hosting in-person and virtual roadshows and making investments in risk management education. These improvements are meant to improve risk management tools for producers and organic markets. October 17, 2023 -
So many ways to pay!
NAU Country offers online bill pay, payment by phone, paperless billing, paying bills by mail, and other convenient options for farmer premium payments. Learn more and access our helpful resources, including several Tips and Tricks through the Portal. Please review at your convenience for detailed step-by-step instructions to help answer any questions. October 05, 2023 -
Paperless Billing Statement Enrollment is now Available
NAU Country offers a convenient and clutter-free solution with Paperless Billing Statements. Paperless billing eliminates extra paper mail, while also helping the environment, and did we mention it cuts back on the clutter? By going paperless, your farmers will receive a billing notification via email, and can access their statement by utilizing our free online Farmer Portal. October 05, 2023 -
Short-term spending bill approved to avoid a government shutdown
With just a few hours to spare, Congress approved a 45-day spending bill to keep the government open while budget negotiations continue. October 02, 2023 -
2023 Fall NAU Country Connection Webinars featuring PRF Policy and Processing
Our NAU Country Connection trainings focus on how to best utilize NAU Country systems during the crop insurance cycle, being relevant to the appropriate time of year. We emphasize system training, and also touch on strategic products and procedures to assist you this sales season. Register today to learn more about Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) policy, processing, and quoting. October 02, 2023 -
NAU Country Insurance Company is prepared to keep you covered during a government shutdown
In the case of a government shutdown, NAU Country wants to reassure you of our commitment to our agents and policyholders. September 27, 2023 -
USDA Announces New Grapevine Insurance Program to Protect Against Natural Hazards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is expanding crop insurance options with a new Grapevine insurance program, which will provide coverage for loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as freeze or fire. The new program also will complement the Grape crop insurance program that covers the fruit growing on the vine. August 31, 2023 -
RMA Announces Changes to Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is improving crop insurance options for small and diversified farmers through improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WRFP) and Micro Farm insurance plans. These updates are part of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) efforts to increase participation and access to crop insurance. August 31, 2023 -
RMA Extends Interest Deferral Deadlines for AIP's
The USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced in a Manager's Bulletin announcement (MGR-23-004) on July 21, 2023, that they are aware of concerns about the requirements to pay crop insurance premiums timely in order to avoid accrual of interest. NAU Country will waive interest on Crop-Hail and Named Peril policies until December 1, 2023. A note will be added to the August, September, and October 2023 billing statements informing insureds of this action. In addition, the deferral of interest has no impact on any debt termination dates, as those still must be adhered to, regardless of this bulletin. August 01, 2023