The pilot Biotechnology Endorsement (BE) replaces the pilot Biotech Yield Endorsement (BYE) for the 2009 through 2011 crop years and reflects all States, practices, and seed technologies eligible to receive a premium rate reduction under the Pilot BE.

Application: Pilot Biotechnology Endorsement Qualifying Hybrids

For more information, contact Virgil Ireland.

2011

• Biotechnology Endorsement (Feb 2011)
• Standards Handbook (Feb 2011)
• Product Management Bulletin: Pilot Biotechnology Handbook Effective for the 2011 Crop year (Feb 2011)

2010

• Biotechnology Endorsement (Dec 2009)
• Standards Handbook (Dec 2009)
• Product Management Bulletin: Pilot Biotechnology Handbook Effective for the 2010 and Succeeding Crop years (Dec 2009)

2009

• Biotechnology Endorsement (Nov 2008)
• Standards Handbook (Dec 2008)

Program Announcements

• RMA Approves Expansion of Biotechnology Pilot (Dec 2, 2009)
• FCIC Board Approves Additional States for Biotechnology Pilot (Jul 24, 2009)
• Pilot Biotech Yield Endorsement (Nov 26, 2008)

BYE was available for non-irrigated corn in all counties in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota. Producers will be required to purchase an individual yield or revenue insurance plan (APH, RA, or CRC) at a buy-up level of coverage, and plant at least 75 percent of their corn acres on an insured unit to a corn hybrid containing specific Monsanto triple-stack genetics.

For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact Virgil Ireland.

2008

• Endorsement (Jan 2008)
• Standards Handbook (Jan 2008)

Program announcement: RMA Approves BYE for 2008 Implementation (Jan 3, 2008)