May 2026 Farm and Ranch New Business Winners
What do insurance agents do when summer turns up the heat? They turn up the competition! Across Stroud National Agency Inc.’s 18-state footprint, that’s exactly what happened. Independent agents turned May 2026 farm and ranch new business into fresh rewards through our agent new business drawing. Keep reading to learn about the drawings and who scored […]
Travelers Agribusiness farm insurance from Stroud National: What’s a good fit?
For 65 years, Stroud National Agency, Inc. has helped agents serve agricultural risks across the midwestern, southwestern, and western U.S. During that time, farming and ranching operations have become increasingly varied. While healthy, that diversity can make it harder to know when a risk fits a true farm and ranch program versus other coverage. That’s […]
Hog Confinement Insurance: Tips for Securing High-Hazard Policies
Hog confinement operations are some of the most specialized risks in agriculture, and gaps are common in hog confinement insurance submissions. At first glance, these accounts may look like a standard livestock operation, but in reality, modern hog confinement facilities depend on tightly controlled systems, specialized equipment, and complex operational relationships that create exposures far […]
Stroud Farm Insurance Rewards – April 2026 Drawing Results
After another busy month for farm and ranch agents across the Stroud states, the April 2026 agent drawing results are in. Keep reading to see who benefited from Stroud Farm Insurance Rewards in April.
Coverage of Stroud National 65th Anniversary
Stroud National recently celebrated 65 years of helping agents serve the insurance needs of American agriculture. As we often say with pride, our journey began with Steve L. Stroud’s founding of the company in Weatherford, Oklahoma, on April 1, 1961, and continues today from our long-time home in Ruidoso, New Mexico, under the leadership of […]
Farm Auto Insurance vs. Commercial Auto: What’s the Difference?
Farm and ranch clients rarely think of their vehicles as “auto exposures,” they think of them as workhorses that keep the operation moving. For independent agents, the challenge is making sure those pickups, grain trucks, and service vehicles land on the right type of policy, and that non-ag small business and personal autos are handled […]
Autumn Agent Awesomeness – October ’25 Winners Announced
Crisp fall air is sweeping across the country, and so is Autumn Agent Awesomeness. Here at Stroud National Agency, Inc., we’re channeling that energy into announcing the winners of our October 2025 Agent New Business Drawing. Autumn Agent Awesomeness Recognized: We’re thrilled to spotlight the winning agencies for October, whose commitment and new business […]
Oregon Farm & Ranch Insurance: Big I & Stroud National
As we approach the end of 2025, Stroud National Agency, Inc. is thrilled to announce our new role as a Bronze Premier Partner with Big I Oregon for 2026. We’re a farm and ranch insurance MGA and wholesale broker. Our mission is to support independent agents throughout Oregon. Whether your clients work the Willamette Valley, […]
Chubb Irrigation Insurance from Stroud National
Stroud National Agency, Inc. is dedicated to helping insurance agents serve America’s farmers and ranchers as a trusted MGA and wholesale broker. Through our robust irrigation program, which features Chubb irrigation insurance as a flagship offering, we provide expert access to some of the most respected solutions for protecting modern irrigation systems. With the support […]
What to Know About Kansas Farm Insurance Coverage: Underwriting Tips for Agents
Kansas is a powerhouse in American agriculture, with over 45 million acres of farmland across the state. For independent agents quoting Kansas farm insurance, understanding the unique risks and coverage needs of operations in this region is essential. Here are a few important underwriting factors for agents to consider. Weather Risks Are Wide-Ranging Farms across […]
Farm Insurance for Minnesota Agents: Stroud National & Big I MN
Farm and ranch MGA and wholesale broker Stroud National Agency, Inc. is now an Affiliate Member of Big I Minnesota, opening new doors in farm insurance for Minnesota agents. Our ties to the state’s farming and ranching communities trace back to our days as a crop insurance carrier through the 1980s and 1990s. Building on that […]
September Standouts: Stroud Drawing Winners Announced
As that cool fall air creeps in, Stroud National Agency, Inc. announces the results of our September 2025 New Business Drawing. Each month, we recognize a couple of agencies for recent new business. This time, the spotlight’s on our September Standouts!
Ride with the Stroud Crowd: Ranch Insurance Markets for Agents
Across the midwestern, southwestern, and western U.S., ranching looks different in every community. Some operations focus on cattle. Others raise horses, sheep, or mixed livestock. Many ranchers also manage extensive properties and specialized equipment. That’s why agents choose to Ride with the Stroud Crowd: our insurance solutions meet the unique needs of all sizes and […]
Farm Fire Prevention: How to Safely Store Flammable Liquids
At Stroud National Agency, Inc., we know insurance agents build safer, more resilient farms when they pair the right insurance coverage with proactive risk management. For more than 60 years, we’ve partnered with agents across the Midwest, Southwest, and West to strengthen fire safety and protect the legacies of U.S. farmers and ranchers. As part […]
Who Needs Hobby Farm Insurance? Help Your Clients Get the Right Coverage
From small vegetable gardens to backyard beekeeping, more homeowners are turning their land into something more than just a residence. Whether they’re retirees chasing a rural dream or city workers cultivating a side project, these hobby farmers need coverage that accounts for more than personal property. That’s where hobby farm insurance comes in. Here’s what […]
Farm Safety Resources for Nat’l. Farm Safety & Health Week 2025
“Safety First, Avoid the Worst,” the theme of 2025 National Farm Safety & Health Week (September 22-26), underscores the crucial role of safety resources in protecting America’s farms, families, and rural communities. At Stroud National Agency, Inc., we know insurance agents play a key part in farm safety. Therefore, we provide market access, farm safety […]
Late-Summer Energy for August 2025 Drawing
August brings a rush of late-summer energy to Stroud National Agency, and we’re excited to see that same spirit reflected in the performance and engagement of our agents across the midwestern, southwestern, and western U.S.
Farm Electrical Safety: Essential Guidance from ARU
At Stroud National Agency, Inc., we’ve been helping agents serve the insurance needs of American farmers and ranchers for over 60 years. As an experienced MGA and wholesale broker, our mission is to equip independent agents with specialized markets and resources for a changing agricultural landscape. That’s why we’re pleased to share a recent post […]