Due to the strong yield potential in many areas of the Upper Midwest, the number of corn and soybean producers that qualify for 2025 crop insurance indemnity payments may be limited. However, there are portions of the region that have dealt with excessive rainfall and severe storms during July and August that has caused damage to crops. There has also been some dryness in some portions of the eastern Corn Belt and other areas, along with an early frost threat in northern parts of the region. These weather issues could result in yield reductions on some farms across the region, which together with potential price declines from the crop insurance Spring base prices on March 1, could increase the likelihood of 2025 crop insurance indemnity payments for some producers.

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