Episodes

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Episode 15: Sales Closing through an Agent’s Eyes
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
NCIS President Tom Zacharias sits down with veteran crop insurance agent Jason Williamson from Ohio to discuss one of the most critical deadlines in agriculture – the crop insurance sales closing date.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Episode 14: A Discussion with NCIS Chairmen
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
The leaders of two crop insurance companies join the latest edition of Keep America Growing to discuss recent growth in the program and what the future may hold.

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Episode 13: Farm Policy 101 with Dr. Joe Outlaw
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Farm policy expert Dr. Joe Outlaw from Texas A&M University joins the latest episode of Keep America Growing to discuss the basics of U.S. farm policy and how crop insurance fits into the mix.

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Episode 12: This Holiday Season, Much to be Thankful For – Much to Think About
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
The holiday season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and planning for the future – themes that inspired this episode of Keep America Growing.

Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
If November's election taught us anything, it’s that everyday Americans expect real economic results in difficult times. Hear how crop insurance delivered just that for rural economies during the recent hurricanes and how the industry plans to work with the incoming Trump administration.

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Episode 10: U.S. Farmers Make History, Help Fund Their Own Safety Net
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
In the latest episode of Keep America Growing, travel back in time to learn about the history of farm policy, and how U.S. farmers are making history today by helping to fund their own safety net.

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Episode 9: Crop Insurance Has a Permanent Place in U.S. Farm Policy
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
What happens to crop insurance if a new Farm Bill can’t be worked out? That’s the topic of this episode of Keep America Growing, a monthly podcast all about crop insurance.

Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Episode 8: Crop Insurance and Car Wrecks
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Tom Zacharias, President of National Crop Insurance Services, takes a deep dive into crop insurance and car wrecks in the latest episode of Keep America Growing, a short podcast all about crop insurance.