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.

PRF Archives

News

• 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 Tools

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.

• County Availability
• Basic Provisions (Aug 2017)
• Policy Provisions (Aug 2017)
• Insurance Standards Handbook (Aug 2017)
• Grid ID Locator, Decision Support Tool, Historical Indices

Contact Information

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

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