A fierce spring storm that shredded Central California orchards last month caused more than $20 million damage in Kings County. Other San Joaquin Valley counties are still tallying the damage to crops when quarter-sized hail pummeled the area on April …
The Mutual Service Office Inc. is introducing its 2011 farmowners program in Arkansas. The program is being used by a member company that has entered the state. The farmowners program is a self-contained package-type policy that include property and liability …
In addition to the $5.2 billion in agricultural losses as a result of the drought in Texas this year, an additional $150 million in losses can be attributed to wildfires, according to state agriculture experts. Dr. Andy Vestal, Texas AgriLife …
Great American Insurance Group has enhanced its coverage for wineries. Winery owners can now purchase one comprehensive insurance policy for their personal farm and commercial winery operations. Products are offered in both the United States and Canada through Winery Pak …
The ailing U.S. food safety system moved closer Tuesday toward its biggest overhaul in more than 70 years after the House passed legislation that would increase inspections and give regulators the power to recall tainted foods. The House voted 215-144 …
Salt Lake City-based The Buckner Co.has hired Bradley K. Nielson as president of The Buckner Company of Idaho. In conjunction with his hiring, the agency also purchased Nielson’s book of business from his previous employer, HUB International. The Buckner Company …
Florida’s citrus growers got a respite Thursday from the bitter cold that damaged oranges and groves in many areas Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Paul Close of the U.S. National Weather Service in Ruskin, Florida, said overnight low temperatures hovered …
Swiss Re’s latest sigma study – “Microinsurance – risk protection for 4 billion people” – emphasizes the relevance of microinsurance as an effective and viable risk management solution for low-income individuals. “Microinsurance, which has the potential to cover up to …
Members of the World Trade Organization are showing new energy and determination to reach a global trade deal but must now abandon fixed positions to clinch the agreement, the head of the WTO said on Tuesday. WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy …
The United States and South Korea welcomed a free trade deal reached after a three-year delay which U.S. President Barack Obama said would boost exports to South Korea by $11 billion and support at least 70,000 American jobs. An official …
