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Revised March 2019
Crops Insured
| Crops | Insured Acres | Total Acres | Percent Insured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | 40 | N/A | N/A |
| Barley | 426 | N/A | N/A |
| Blueberries | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| Canola | 1,533 | N/A | N/A |
| Corn | 295,600 | 340,000 | 87% |
| Cotton | 299,466 | 300,000 | 99% |
| Flue Cured Tobacco | 11,818 | 12,300 | 96% |
| Fresh Market Tomatoes | 222 | 2,900* | 8% |
| Grain Sorghum | 3,588 | N/A | N/A |
| Oats | 1,741 | 19,000 | 9% |
| Peaches | 11,843 | 14,000* | 85% |
| Peanuts | 82,915 | 87,000 | 95% |
| Rye | 1,362 | N/A | N/A |
| Soybeans | 347,263 | 390,000 | 89% |
| Wheat | 62,936 | 80,000 | 79% |
* 2017 total acres (2018 acres not available as of March 2019)
Pilot Programs
| Crop Pilot Programs | County Availability | Total Liability |
|---|---|---|
| Apiculture | All | $889,467 |
| Clams | Beaufort, Charlston | $0 |
| Pasture, Rangeland, Forage | All | $4,701,757 |
| Whole Farm Revenue Protection | All | $29,065,912 |
Dollar Liability Program
| Dollar Liability Program | Total Dollar Liability |
|---|---|
| Nursery – Field Grown and Container | $21,952,133 |
15 Year Crop Insurance History for South Carolina
| Year | Policies Earning Premium | Net Acres Insured | Liability | Gross Premium | Losses | Loss Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6,541 | 1,135,781 | 316,680,585 | 32,179,942 | 20,152,919 | 0.63 |
| 2005 | 5,409 | 1,045,961 | 276,714,190 | 28,561,850 | 18,745,176 | 0.66 |
| 2006 | 5,026 | 1,013,910 | 324,526,166 | 31,291,761 | 21,772,185 | 0.70 |
| 2007 | 5,107 | 1,060,495 | 354,242,242 | 38,602,050 | 55,049,456 | 1.43 |
| 2008 | 5,517 | 1,175,835 | 425,500,380 | 54,159,594 | 50,014,450 | 0.92 |
| 2009 | 5,294 | 1,135,204 | 383,914,009 | 53,790,058 | 35,113,997 | 0.65 |
| 2010 | 5,203 | 1,128,474 | 379,592,929 | 52,391,487 | 28,318,594 | 0.54 |
| 2011 | 5,390 | 1,153,854 | 533,507,027 | 79,676,303 | 70,979,060 | 0.89 |
| 2012 | 5,822 | 1,201,530 | 512,787,095 | 73,789,922 | 26,601,285 | 0.36 |
| 2013 | 6,144 | 1,222,083 | 513,772,963 | 73,021,109 | 60,662,010 | 0.83 |
| 2014 | 5,958 | 1,251,857 | 482,745,720 | 66,843,742 | 42,508,011 | 0.16 |
| 2015 | 5,757 | 1,220,464 | 422,126,662 | 65,926,808 | 148,180,078 | 2.25 |
| 2016 | 6,027 | 1,315,844 | 431,372,306 | 70,382,387 | 74,958,478 | 1.07 |
| 2017 | 5,437 | 1,146,807 | 497,935,798 | 78,673,876 | 57,982,060 | 0.74 |
| 2018 | 5,235 | 1,140,676 | 504,754,534 | 81,620,864 | 83,626,282 | 1.02 |
Data current as of March 11, 2019. For current data go to RMA’s Summary of Business tool.
Where to Buy Crop Insurance
All multi-peril crop insurance, including Catastrophic Risk Protection policies, are available from private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA service centers and on RMA’s website.