By Scout Nelson
Kansas State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics is offering a free webinar on June 12 from noon to 1:00 p.m. focused on annual forage insurance. This session will help participants understand how this insurance can be used to manage risks, especially when dealing with drought or water shortages.
Annual forage insurance is designed for annual crops grown for forage or feed. It provides financial support when rainfall levels fall below the average during the crop’s growing season. This makes it especially useful in areas where traditional multi-peril crop insurance options may not apply or are less effective.
"Annual forage insurance provides payments to producers of annual crops grown for forage or feed when rainfall falls below average levels."
Although it shares similarities with pasture, rangeland, and forage insurance, annual forage insurance has specific differences. The most important thing is that its coverage only applies during the crop's growing season, not year-round.
This insurance can be a key part of a producer’s risk management strategy, especially in regions experiencing irregular rainfall or where irrigation is limited. The deadline to enroll in annual forage insurance for crops planted from August 2025 through July 2026 is July 15, 2025.
June 12 webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. It provides a great opportunity to learn directly from experts about how this tool can offer protection against weather-related production risks.
If someone cannot join the live session, a recording of the webinar will be made available afterward. To register, visit the K-State Agricultural Economics website and follow the webinar link.
This event is part of K-State’s ongoing effort to support informed decisions in farm management and insurance planning.
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Categories: Kansas, Crops, Hay & Forage, Weather