The PRF (Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance) policy is an area-based insurance plan that covers perennial pasture, rangeland, or forage used to feed livestock. It provides producers a risk management tool to cover the precipitation needed to produce forage for their operation. This policy is available for all counties in Iowa.
RMA Frequently Asked Questions
| Table 1. Policy Dates for 2023 Coverage in Iowa | |
|---|---|
| Sales Closing Date | December 1, 2022 |
| Cancellation Date | December 1, 2022 |
| Acreage Reporting Date | December 1, 2022 |
| Premium Billing Date | September 1, 2023 |
| End of Insurance Date | December 31, 2023 |
| Termination Date | December 1, 2023 |
| Contract Change Date | August 31, 2023 |
Figure 1. Acres covered by PRF insurance in Iowa
The video presentation below provides an example of how PRF policy coverage can work. NOTE: policy deadlines mentioned at the end are not applicable for current policies. Refer to Table 1 for current deadlines. Additional revisions released in 2021 can be found on the RMA website.
Additional Resources
Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance deadline is Dec. 1 – Iowa Beef Center
Pasture Rangeland Forage Insurance Sign up Deadline has moved to December 1 – UNL Beef
Drought Risk Management Planning: PRF Insurance Signup Deadline is December 1 – Feedlot Magazine
RMA offers seven livestock plans and an annual forage insurance plan. Talk to your crop insurance agent to help you decide the option that is right for your operation, or use the Agent Locator to find one near you.
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