Crop Insurance Terms
Texas A&M University
This publication is a glossary of terms used by the crop insurance industry. There are definitions for terms used in crop insurance documents, and for terms pertaining to coverage levels, farming, reports, units, and parties to contracts.

Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI)
Texas A&M University
Multiple Peril Crop Insurance protects against low yields, poor quality, and other risks. All aspects of this insurance are described, including reporting requirements for the producer.

Farm Assistance
Texas A&M University
The FARM Assistance program, which is part of Texas AgriLife Extension’s Risk Management Education Program, seeks to provide individuals with a sound, statistically-based strategic financial analysis.

Risk Management Agency, USDA
The Risk Management Agency (RMA), a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, administers the federal crop insurance program that helps farmers survive a major crop loss. Crop insurance is widely available for major commodities such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and cotton. Coverage is also available on a growing number of fruits, nuts, and vegetable crops. RMA also provides training to farmers to help them acquire the risk management skills needed to compete and win in the global marketplace.

National Ag Risk Education Library
Center for Farm Financial Management
The National Ag Risk Education Library is a major component of USDA's Risk Management Education initiative. The Library organizes thousands of risk management materials to help producers and agricultural professionals quickly locate information, tools, and assistance on specific risk management topics.

Estimating Compensation for Loss of Vines in the San Joaquin Valley
University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare County