Yield Protection is the simplest MPCI option — covering yield losses from natural perils at lower premiums than Revenue Protection. Ideal for farmers who hedge prices separately or want straightforward coverage.
Not every farmer needs price protection. Many growers hedge commodity prices through forward contracts, futures, or options — and just want simple yield risk coverage. Yield Protection (YP) is built exactly for that need: protecting against yield losses from drought, flood, hail, freeze, disease, and insects.
As an independent agency, Brawner walks farmers through Yield Protection coverage — explaining the difference between YP and RP, helping you choose the right coverage level, and maximizing federal subsidies. YP is the most affordable way to get federal crop coverage.

Yield Protection is the foundation of MPCI for farmers who hedge their own prices. Lower premiums than RP, simpler to understand, and still backed by federal subsidies that make it affordable for any operation.
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Yield Protection offers simple, affordable coverage against yield losses. Here's what we help farmers put in place.

Yield Protection (YP) guarantees a percentage of your APH yield — paying you when actual yields fall below the guarantee due to natural perils.
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Protects against yield losses from drought, excessive moisture, hail, wind, frost, freeze, disease, and insect damage — the full range of weather risks.
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Yield Protection costs less than Revenue Protection because it only covers yield risk — ideal for farmers who hedge prices separately or use forward contracts.
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YP uses your APH yield and the projected price set at planting — no harvest price calculations or market volatility surprises. Straightforward coverage.
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Yield Protection is part of federal MPCI — premiums are subsidized 38-80% by USDA, making it one of the most affordable risk management tools available.
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Talk to an Agent →Choose a coverage level (50-85%) of your APH yield. This sets your guaranteed bushels per acre for the crop year.
Plant as normal. YP coverage kicks in for the entire growing season — protecting against yield losses from natural perils.
At harvest, actual yield is compared to your guarantee. If yield falls below the guarantee, YP pays the difference.
Approved YP claims pay based on the projected price set at planting — straightforward calculation, predictable payouts.
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Yield Protection (YP) is a federal MPCI option that protects against yield losses caused by natural perils — drought, flood, hail, wind, frost, disease, and insects. It pays when your actual yield falls below your guaranteed yield level.
YP only covers yield losses — it doesn't protect against price drops. RP covers both yield AND price risks. YP is cheaper and simpler, ideal for farmers who hedge their prices separately. RP is broader and more popular for most row-crop farmers.
YP is ideal for farmers who hedge commodity prices through forward contracts, futures, or options — and just need yield risk coverage. It's also a good fit for farmers in stable price environments or growing crops without active futures markets.
YP premiums are heavily subsidized by USDA — typically 38-80% of premiums depending on coverage level. Because YP only covers yield risk, it's usually cheaper than Revenue Protection. Most farmers pay $5-$20 per acre out of pocket.
Yield Protection is available from 50% to 85% of your APH yield, in 5% increments. Higher coverage means more protection but higher premiums. We help you choose the right level based on your risk tolerance and budget.
Yes — you can change MPCI options each crop year before the sales closing date. Many farmers start with YP and upgrade to RP as their operations grow or as market volatility increases. We help you reassess each year.
We'll find the right Yield Protection coverage for your operation — comparing options, maximizing subsidies, and protecting against natural disaster losses.
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