Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) Insurance protects ranchers, hay farmers, and livestock operations from rainfall shortfalls. Using NOAA rainfall data and a grid-based index system, PRF pays out automatically when drought hits — no claims forms or field inspections required. Brawner Insurance helps producers across Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois enroll in PRF.
Drought is the single biggest threat to pasture, rangeland, and forage production. When rainfall is short, hay yields drop, pastures dry up, and ranchers face hard decisions. PRF Insurance protects against that risk by paying out when rainfall in your grid falls below historical averages.
As an independent crop insurance agency, Brawner Insurance helps ranchers and forage producers enroll in PRF — selecting the right grids, index intervals, productivity factors, and coverage levels to match each operation rainfall patterns and risk tolerance.

PRF is the only federal insurance designed specifically for forage producers. With heavily subsidized premiums and automatic rainfall-based payouts, it is the most cost-effective drought protection available for ranchers and hay farmers across the Midwest.
Get a Free Quote →We will map your grids, walk you through index intervals, and help you build the right PRF coverage for your operation — at no cost to you.
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PRF Insurance protects pasture, rangeland, and forage producers from rainfall shortfalls. Here is how it works.

PRF uses NOAA rainfall data to determine losses — when rainfall in your grid falls below the historical average, the policy pays out automatically based on the index.
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PRF is the only federal insurance designed specifically for forage producers facing drought losses — protecting cattle ranchers, hay farmers, and livestock operations from rainfall shortfalls.
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PRF protects perennial pasture, rangeland, and forage acres used for grazing or hay production — including alfalfa, mixed hay, and native grasslands across your operation.
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The country is divided into 0.25° x 0.25° grids (about 17 x 17 miles). PRF uses rainfall data from your specific grid — no field inspections, no production records, no claims paperwork.
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PRF premiums are heavily subsidized by USDA — making this drought protection affordable for ranchers and forage producers across the Midwest. Brawner helps you maximize subsidies.
Learn More →We tailor MPCI coverage to your crops, location, and risk tolerance — every farm is unique.
Talk to an Agent →Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage insurance uses a unique rainfall-index approach. Here is how it compares to traditional named-peril forage coverage.
Best for: livestock producers and hay growers managing drought risk on pasture acres.
Best for: specialty hay producers in areas without PRF availability.
Most pasture and forage operations find PRF to be the simpler and more comprehensive choice. We will model coverage for your acres.
Compare My PRF Options →We will review your acres, grid, and rainfall patterns to recommend the right PRF coverage.
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PRF has a November 15 sales closing date for the following year. Here are the key moments.
PRF sales close November 15 for the following year. Plan your review in September or October to have time to model intervals.
Choosing which 2-month rainfall intervals to insure is the biggest decision in PRF. Brawner helps you pick intervals aligned with your growing season.
Acquiring more pasture or expanding your herd changes how much PRF coverage to elect. Review whenever your footprint grows.
Coming off a dry year, review PRF intervals and coverage levels to make sure your program is aligned with your real risks.
Planning Tip: PRF sales closing is November 15. Brawner Insurance reaches out early each fall to make sure your coverage is in place.
We learn about your needs, current coverage, and priorities so we can recommend the right PRF policy.
We shop your PRF 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.
Watch on YouTube →Real conversations about coverage, risks, and solutions for clients across the Midwest.
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Schedule a Consultation →We start by understanding your situation, needs, and budget so we can recommend the right PRF policy for you.
We compare PRF 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 ranchers and forage producers across the Midwest trust Brawner Insurance for PRF.
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"Caitlin Howe at Brawner Insurance was very helpful, and made sure everything was done perfectly. She made the process stress and worry free. Best insurance agent hands down I have worked with."
"Brawner recently quoted our district insurance. Jacob was professional and easy to work with. The Board of Directors chose VFIS through Brawner for the best and cost efficient coverage."
Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage insurance covers lack of precipitation on insured acres. Payments trigger automatically when rainfall in your grid is below the historical average for your chosen intervals. Brawner Insurance helps you elect the right program.
PRF premiums are subsidized 51-59% by the federal government. Cost depends on acres, coverage level, intervals chosen, and county base value. Brawner Insurance runs the numbers for your specific operation.
PRF sales close November 15 for the following year. After that you cannot enroll or change coverage until next year. Brawner Insurance reaches out each fall to ensure deadlines are met.
PRF uses an index system — if rainfall in your grid falls below your chosen coverage level for an insured interval, the policy pays automatically. No adjusters or loss documentation required. Brawner Insurance explains how indemnities work.
Interval selection is the most important PRF decision. You want intervals that match when rainfall matters most for your pasture. Brawner Insurance uses historical data to help you choose.
Yes — as an independent insurance agency, Brawner Insurance shops your prf insurance 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 ranchers and forage producers across the Midwest protect their pasture with PRF — with unbiased advice from independent crop agents.
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