New opportunity available for specialty producers to enhance crop insurance coverage

Specialty producers have often been underserved by federal crop insurance programs.

Recognizing the discrepancy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency, which administers federal crop insurance, recently announced the expansion of the Enhanced Coverage Option to better serve producers. The expansion offers farmers who provide fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other agricultural products additional coverage at a reduced cost, giving them better protection for their operations in the event of crop or revenue losses.

The ECO works as a boost to existing crop insurance policies. I...