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Hail Damage Can Affect Crop Insurance Yields

William Edwards (November, 2009)

Summary

Hail storms are a common occurrence in Iowa and other states in the Midwest. Crop damage can range from moderate to a total loss. Fortunately, producers who suffer hail damage to their crops often carry crop insurance, and may be compensated for at least part of their losses. The size of the indemnity payments will depend on both the quantity and quality of the grain that is harvested.