Missouri’s agriculture director says flooded farmers in Holt and Atchison counties are understandably worried about happens next. John Hagler says meetings in the two counties showed a number of concerns about persistent rumors, such as will flood insurance cover them.  Hagler says the answer is “absolutely.”  

Also, if water damage keeps them out of the fields next year will they be eligible for Prevented Planted Acres? Again, Hagler says the answer is yes.

Hagler says flood farmers will face some very tight deadlines. High water is expected to continue through September, so farmers won’t have much time to deal with flood damage and get fields ready for spring planting.