Agroinsurance

India - MP CM transfers Rs 1,460 crore crop insurance to farmers

In a major relief for farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday transferred Rs 1,460.25 crore directly into the accounts of 10.54 lakh farmers across Madhya Pradesh.

Severe weather on July 14 damages a total of about 400 hectares in Germany

On July 14, severe storms swept through the Nuremberg region and the Upper Palatinate in Germany. About 3,000 firefighters were deployed, and several people were injured.

Canada - Manitoba farm ordered to pay $660K after crop insurance lawsuit

MASC says it overpaid farm hundreds of thousands based on misrepresented production data in crop insurance claims, farm says it is working with the agency for a settlement, rather than appeal.

Australia - Victoria bushfires expose commercial lines concentration

Agricultural losses reveal why the event differed from typical bushfire claims.

USA - BulkLoads expands ag freight footprint with Livestock Network acquisition

BulkLoads is expanding its presence in agricultural transportation through the acquisition of Livestock Network.

USA - AgriLife Extension shares guidance for flood-damaged hay

Proper documentation, inspection, disposal critical to recovery process while ensuring livestock health.

India - A.P. farmers’ body seeks extension of crop insurance premium deadline

The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) urged the State government to extend the deadline for payment of farmers’ share of premiums under the Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme for cotton, groundnut, and tomato crops from July 15 to July 31.

India - Crop Insurance Fraud Allegations Surface in Haryana

Congress MP from Sirsa and former Union minister Kumari Selja on Monday alleged that crop insurance claims were fraudulently processed in the names of deceased farmers in Haryana and demanded a high-level independent probe into the matter.

USA - Assess Lodging Damage in Corn After High Wind Damage

Straight line winds exceeding 60 miles per hour over Independence Day weekend flattened a good number of cornfields in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania.

Europe Warned Pollinator Loss Threatens Crops

EU-funded researchers say stronger pollinator stewardship is needed across agriculture, environment and policy to protect food security.

Extreme heat puts Brazil’s coffee harvest at risk

Extreme heat and erratic rainfall threaten production in the world’s largest coffee-growing country, with farmers warning that disrupted flowering and uneven ripening could reduce yields and damage bean quality despite expanded irrigation and new technology.

Canada - Wheatland Conservation cancels annual tour with SaskMustard following substantial hail damage

Wheatland continues monitoring crop damage following weekend storm.

USA - Kentucky specialty farmers move harvests to dawn as heat surges and insurance falls short

Before the hottest part of the day sets in, many specialty farmers are already far into their routines.

Korea agriculture ministry deploys cooling aid and water to protect farms

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will support cooling equipment and emergency water supplies to minimize crop and livestock damage caused by the heat wave.

China - Specialized agricultural insurance helps Fujian farmers weather the risks

Extreme weather this summer has brought growing uncertainty to agricultural production across China. In the southeastern province of Fujian, many towns and villages have felt the impact.