Farmers, Comment on Crop Insurance Paperwork Changes Now
Published Date: 5/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a paperwork update related to crop insurance rules. Farmers and businesses involved in federal crop insurance might see changes in how they report info, aiming to make the process clearer and less of a hassle. Comments are open until June 10, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up and help shape the rules!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Crop Insurance Reporting Burden
If you are a farm business responding to this collection (OMB Control Number 0563-0085), the Department estimates 13 respondents with a total of 2,947 burden hours. Responses are required on occasions and annually, and comments on the collection are due by June 10, 2026.
Identification of Ineligible Producers
The collection is used to identify people who are ineligible for Federal crop insurance benefits because of (1) debt from unpaid premium or overpaid indemnity, (2) debt from unpaid CAT fee, or (3) debarment/disqualification/suspension (including judgments or civil fines). If you meet those conditions, you may be identified as ineligible and prevented from receiving benefits.
Data Used to Set Coverage and Payments
The Department collects data elements that are used in part to determine insurance coverage, premiums, subsidies, payments, and indemnities and to support development of new crop insurance products. If you provide information, it may be used in these calculations and for product development.
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