NASHVILLE, TN – Record crop insurance participation highlights the program’s central role in the farm safety net as producers approach the March 16 signup deadline for spring-seeded crops like corn and soybeans.
National Crop Insurance Services reports farmers purchased 2.54 million policies in 2025 — an all-time high — covering a record 561 million acres nationwide, with nearly 117 million acres added since 2021. Those policies delivered more than $159.3 billion in liability protection against weather and market losses, while producers invested more than $6.25 billion of their own money in coverage.
Ranchers also expanded participation, spending $1.1 billion on livestock coverage that provided an additional $40.2 billion in liability protection across U.S. agriculture.
Crop insurance was available in every state in 2025 and now covers most eligible farmland, reinforcing its role as agriculture’s primary risk management tool as policymakers continue debating the future farm bill framework.
With the March 16 deadline approaching, producers are encouraged to review coverage options with their agents as weather volatility and tight margins continue to shape risk decisions.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Strong participation underscores crop insurance’s role in risk management.