From corn fields across central Iowa to soybean acres in the north, IA growers stack ECO on top of their MPCI for maximum federal crop insurance protection — Brawner Insurance helps Iowa farmers add Enhanced Coverage Option to their underlying MPCI policies for maximum federal crop insurance protection.
Iowa is America's #1 corn producer with 23 million acres of cropland. ECO offers Iowa farmers the highest level of federal crop insurance protection available — extending coverage up to 90% or 95%, ideal for the high-yield, high-input corn and soybean operations that define Iowa agriculture.
As an independent agency, Brawner Insurance walks Iowa farmers through ECO eligibility — explaining how it stacks on top of your existing MPCI and SCO coverage, the difference between 90% and 95% tiers, and how to maximize federal subsidies.

ECO is the highest level of federal crop insurance available for Iowa farmers. With 44% premium subsidy and coverage up to 95% of expected county yield or revenue, it provides maximum protection when paired with your underlying MPCI and SCO policies.
Get a Free Quote →Brawner Insurance helps Iowa farmers add ECO to their existing MPCI stack for the highest level of federal crop insurance protection available.
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ECO is a county-level top-up endorsement that stacks on your underlying MPCI and SCO coverage. Here's how it works for Iowa farmers.

ECO extends federal crop insurance protection up to 90% or 95% of expected county yield or revenue — going beyond what SCO offers for maximum gap coverage.
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ECO sits above SCO in your coverage stack. While SCO covers up to 86%, ECO picks up where SCO ends — providing additional protection from 86% up to 90% or 95%.
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USDA subsidizes 44% of ECO premiums — slightly less than SCO, but still a significant subsidy that makes higher coverage levels affordable for most operations.
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ECO offers two coverage levels — 90% or 95% of expected county yield or revenue. Choose the tier that best matches your operation's risk tolerance and budget.
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ECO provides the highest level of federal crop insurance available — combined with your underlying MPCI and SCO, you can protect up to 95% of expected county yield or revenue.
Learn More →We tailor MPCI coverage to your crops, location, and risk tolerance — every farm is unique.
Talk to an Agent →ECO and SCO are federal crop insurance supplements that layer on top of your MPCI policy. Here is how they differ.
Best for: producers wanting the highest supplemental coverage band available.
Best for: producers seeking subsidized county-level protection below the 86% band.
Many producers stack SCO plus ECO on top of MPCI for the deepest possible coverage. We will help you model the right combination.
Compare My Crop Options →We will review your MPCI elections, crop mix, and county history to recommend the right ECO and SCO combination.
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ECO decisions must be made by sales closing deadlines. Here are the moments to plan around.
ECO must be elected by the sales closing date for your crop — typically March 15 for spring crops. Plan your review in January or February.
Adding rented or owned acres is a good moment to reconsider your full crop program including ECO and SCO layering.
If your APH has changed significantly, ECO and SCO economics shift. Rerun the numbers with Brawner before locking in elections.
Every year the federal subsidy and reference prices can shift. Brawner rebuilds your crop program fresh each season.
Planning Tip: ECO pairs with both MPCI and SCO. Brawner models your full program — base MPCI plus SCO plus ECO — as one stacked strategy.
We learn about your needs, current coverage, and priorities so we can recommend the right ECO policy.
We shop your ECO across top carriers to find competitive pricing and the right fit.
We walk through coverages, limits, and exclusions in plain language — no jargon.
We handle the binding, paperwork, and stay available year-round for claims and questions.
Practical guidance to help you make confident insurance decisions.
Learn why constantly switching providers can create risks and what to consider instead.
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Schedule a Consultation →We start by understanding your situation, needs, and budget so we can recommend the right ECO policy for you.
We compare ECO policies from multiple top carriers, explaining coverages and costs in plain English.
Once you choose a policy, we handle the paperwork and make sure everything is in force.
Brawner Insurance is here all year for claims, billing questions, and annual reviews — you have a real advocate.
See why producers across the Midwest trust Brawner Insurance for ECO and SCO elections.
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Enhanced Coverage Option is a federal crop insurance supplement that provides county-level protection between 86% and 90% or 95% of expected revenue or yield. ECO layers on top of your MPCI policy. Brawner Insurance helps you elect the right level.
ECO premiums are subsidized by the federal government at about 44%. Costs vary by crop, county, coverage level, and election type. Brawner Insurance runs the numbers for your specific operation.
Yes — ECO and SCO can be stacked on top of your MPCI policy for the deepest supplemental protection available. Brawner Insurance helps you model whether this combination makes sense for your farm.
ECO cannot be elected on acres enrolled in ARC for the same crop year. PLC acres are eligible. Brawner Insurance helps you coordinate your farm bill and crop insurance decisions.
ECO must be elected by the sales closing date for your crop — typically March 15 for spring-planted crops in the Midwest. Brawner Insurance reaches out early to ensure you meet every deadline.
Yes — as an independent insurance agency, Brawner Insurance shops your eco coverage across multiple top carriers to find the right protection at a competitive rate. We work with clients across Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois.
Brawner Insurance helps farmers across the Midwest layer ECO, SCO, and MPCI into one stacked crop program — with unbiased advice from independent crop agents.
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