Pasture, Rangeland, Forage

Pasture, Rangeland, and forages cover approximately 55 percent of all U.S. land. Forage grows differently in different areas, so it's important for farmers and ranchers to know which types and techniques work best for their region. The following insurance program is available for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF). Also see livestock policies or PRF NAP Table.

Public Comments are being requested on both the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Contractors Report and the Alternative Recommendations. Each document contains separate recommendations and should be reviewed independently of the other. Please review both reports and submit comments to RMA. Comments can be submitted via email to rma.kcviri@usda.gov or by mail to Director, Product Administration and Standards Division, Risk Management Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 64133-6205. Refer to Informational Memorandums: OA-20-004 and OA-20-006

• Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Contractors Report, Sep 2020
• Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Alternative Recommendations, Sep 2020

• USDA Extends Deadline for Public Comments on Recommendations for Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program (Oct 29, 2020)
• USDA Seeks Public Comments on Recommendations for Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program (Sep 21, 2020)
• USDA Expands Forage Crop Insurance Option Nationwide for Livestock Producers (Aug 31, 2015)
• PM-17-049 - Rainfall Index and Vegetation Index Basic Provisions and Rainfall Index Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Crop Provisions Changes Effective for 2018 and Succeeding Crop Years (Aug 25, 2017)
• Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Pilot Insurance Program Fact Sheet
• Summary Overview of Rainfall Index Insurance plan for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage
• Pasture, Rangeland, Forage FAQs
• Rainfall Index and Vegetation Index Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage General Program Overview
• Rainfall Index Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Technology
• Rainfall Index and Vegetation Index Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Shares
• Rainfall Index and Vegetation Index Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Tool

Rainfall Index (RI) is based on weather data collected and maintained by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. The index reflects how much precipitation is received relative to the long-term average for a specified area and timeframe. Additional information on NOAA CPC’s interpolation and quality control process can be found in NOAA CPC’s Conceptual Description Paper.

• County Availability
• RI Basic Provisions (Aug 2020)
• Crop Provisions (Aug 2020)
• Insurance Standards Handbook (Aug 2020)
• Grid ID Locator, Decision Support Tool, Historical Indices

For more information regarding these programs, contact a qualified Crop Insurance Agent.

For more information regarding the contents of this page, contact RMA.