Farmers across the country are being reminded to finalize their crop insurance coverage for the 2026 crop season before the March 16 deadline for most spring-seeded crops. New data released by National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) shows participation in the program continues to grow nationwide. Farmers purchased 2.54 million crop insurance policies in 2025, protecting a record 561 million acres of farmland across the United States. NCIS President Tom Zacharias said those numbers highlight the importance of crop insurance during a time of economic pressure and weather uncertainty.
The policies purchased last year provided more than $159 billion in liability protection for crops, while farmers invested over $6.25 billion of their own money to buy that coverage. Zacharias said that investment reflects farmers’ commitment to managing risk in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
Crop insurance policies were sold in every state in America in 2025, reflecting the diverse risk-management needs of farmers and ranchers across the country. Zacharias said the program continues to evolve as new tools and options become available.
With the March 16 deadline approaching for many major crops, Zacharias said farmers should review their coverage now.
To learn more about crop insurance and the companies offering multi-peril coverage across the country, visit CropInsuranceinAmerica.org.
