Source: Jerry Hagstrom, PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 1/27/22

Citing continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA said Tuesday it is extending program flexibilities to crop insurance companies -- Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) -- and agricultural producers until June 30 or later. These flexibilities were scheduled to expire this month. "Our priority is to keep our producers and partners as safe as possible, while at the same time continuing to provide the best service we can," said Marcia Bunger, administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency. "These unique times call for everyone to be cautious and as flexible as possible, and these added flexibilities will help us achieve those goals."

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