The inputs that are subject to fluctuation and may assist in triggering a claim are tracked on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange during the discovery periods for projection and harvest. Calculation for claims is not based on your personal experience in purchasing inputs through the dealer of your choice.
Losses occur when a county experiences a reduction in yield, a reduction in commodity price, an increase in the listed inputs, or any combination of these factors.
Margin Protection can be expensive, but it can also be set up in a way to offer more coverage while still being affordable.