Crop Insurance Premium Estimator
Estimate crop insurance premiums from APH yield, coverage level, projected price, and subsidy rates. See how premiums change with coverage.
Inputs
Results
Your Premium (after subsidy)
$10,770.97
≈ 7 months of rent
How to Use This Calculator
- Select crop type and coverage level (e.g., 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%).
- Enter the APH (actual production history) yield in bushels per acre.
- Input current projected price and field acreage.
- Review guaranteed revenue per acre and maximum indemnity payment.
- Use the indemnity trigger price to evaluate whether to add supplemental coverage.
How the result changes with Government Subsidy
| Government Subsidy | Your Premium (after subsidy) |
|---|---|
| 8% | $22,020.66 |
| 28% | $17,233.56 |
| 52% | $11,489.04 |
| 72% | $6,701.94 |
What each input means
- APH Yield
- Your Actual Production History (APH) yield in bushels per acre. This is your proven average.
- Coverage Level
- Percentage of APH yield guaranteed. Higher coverage = higher premium. Common: 70-80%.
- Projected Price
- RMA projected price for the crop year. Set during discovery period (Feb for corn/soy).
- Insured Acres
- Total acres enrolled in the insurance policy.
- Premium Rate
- Base premium rate as a percentage of liability. Varies by county and risk. Typically 3-10%.
- Government Subsidy
- Federal premium subsidy percentage. 75% coverage gets ~55% subsidy; 85% gets ~38% subsidy.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersAPH Yield = 180, Coverage Level = 75, Projected Price = 5.91, Insured Acres = 500 = 6 input(s) provided
- Calculate Your PremiumYour Premium10770.97 = $10,770.97
- Calculate Premium per AcrePremium per Acre21.54 = $21.54
- Calculate Yield GuaranteeYield Guarantee135 = 135
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