The prospect of having lower premiums could be an additional incentive to use practices which increase organic matter levels and avoid those that reduce it.

Should soil organic matter be a factor in insurance premiums?

Research has found higher organic matter reduces drought impact

Glacier FarmMedia – Farmers may one day see lower crop insurance premiums if they have high levels of organic matter in their soil. A study by the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) found that farms with higher soil organic matter have better yields and lower crop insurance claims. In the region between Edmonton and Red Deer, AFSC […] Read more