Other Ag News: USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net

(Washington, D.C., December 5, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year.