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Delaware Farmers Urged to Review Crop Insurance Before Weather Season

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:31 PM

Agricultural experts are encouraging local farmers to understand their crop insurance coverage as they prepare for potential weather-related challenges this growing season. Insurance professionals are offering guidance on how to navigate the claims process if severe weather damages crops.

With another growing season approaching, Delaware area farmers are being encouraged to understand their crop insurance coverage before severe weather strikes. Agricultural insurance experts emphasize the importance of knowing what protection is available when Mother Nature threatens their livelihood.

During a recent agricultural management discussion, Meg Yandell, who serves as vice president of technical claims at RCIS, provided guidance on how farming operations can better prepare for the insurance claims process when weather disasters impact their crops.

The advice comes as farmers across the region gear up for what could be another challenging year of unpredictable weather patterns that threaten agricultural productivity and farm income.

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