Business · 07/12/1995Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

FCIC Amends Crop Insurance Regulations to Expand Prevented Planting Benefits

Summary

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is amending crop insurance regulations to expand prevented planting benefits for spring-planted crops starting with the 1996 crop year. The changes apply to policies with contract change dates on or after the rule's effective date.

Original source language: Federal Register — Agriculture DepartmentOpen original release →

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