Pulse: 15% of Farmers are Opting Out of Crop Coverage

Nearly 900 farmers responded to the question: What level of insurance for your corn crop did you buy in 2018?

Farm Journal Pulse
Farm Journal Pulse
(Farm Journal)

With spring planting already underway in the South, and Midwest farmers itching to roll their planters, Farm Journal Pulse wanted to see what level of insurance did farmers sign-up for to cover this year’s corn crop.

Nearly 900 farmers responded to the question: What level of insurance for your corn crop did you buy in 2018? 85% of those who responded to the unscientific survey say they will have some level of crop insurance. 15% said they opted out of coverage. The highest percentage of respondents, 28%, is selecting 80% of crop protection.

To participate in the Farm Journal Pulse, text the world PULSE to 31313.

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