Crop Insurance

Protect Outdoor Workers Exposed to Smoke from Wildfires

With wildfires currently raging throughout California, Cal/OSHA is advising employers that special precautions should be taken to protect workers from hazards from wildfire smoke.

In a recent advisory, Cal/OSHA emphasizes how smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. The greatest hazard comes from breathing fine particles in the air, which can reduce lung function, worsen asthma and other existing heart and lung conditions, and cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Jason Resnick Nov 12 2018 in Crop Insurance

Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Helps Producers Recover Who Were Hit Hard by 2017 Natural Disasters

Some of the most significant natural disasters took place in 2017 during times that were crucial for farming production. The 2017 Wildfire and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP) will provide extra help to growers hit hardest during hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria or any of the major wildfires over the year. The new U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster program will utilize $2.36 billion that Congress appropriated through the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 to help agricultural operations in at least nine states.

Here are the eligibility requirements:

Gretchen Rooney-Adan May 08 2018 in Crop Insurance

WG Members Can Mitigate Weather Losses with Crop Insurance and Weather Risk Protection

Combined with the lack of precipitation, the seasonably warm February brought an early explosion of blooms for California almond orchards. This, in conjunction with the recent temperature drops to the mid-20’s, is causing widespread havoc throughout the almond-growing regions.

Gretchen Rooney-Adan Feb 27 2018 in Crop Insurance

Insurance Products Available to Protect Against Wildfire Damage

Wildfires recently raged throughout California, causing damage to crops and agriculture-related industries. While there are many types of risk protection available, there are two coverages not commonly referenced during a wildfire crisis: Crop Insurance and Weather Risk options.