Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Crop & Hail Insurance Solutions in Groton, SD
Groton A G Partners has been dedicated to providing specialized crop insurance solutions since 1986. Founded by Dennis K Larson, our team comprises professionals with deep agricultural backgrounds who understand the unique risks farmers face. We focus exclusively on hail, crop hail, and related insurance products, ensuring tailored risk management strategies for producers. Our commitment to quality control includes dual verification of all documentation and comprehensive production history reviews to identify yield inconsistencies. We prioritize community engagement through support for youth programs like BIOGirls, 4H, and FFA, reflecting our belief in nurturing future agricultural leaders.With offices in Groton and Sisseton, South Dakota, we combine localized expertise with a client-centric approach to simplify insurance complexities. Our team maintains meticulous records for audit readiness and offers in-field support during hail claims, ensuring transparency and confidence throughout the process. By analyzing private insurance products and federal programs like MPCI and LRP, we deliver comprehensive coverage options that align with evolving industry needs.
Services
Crop Insurance
Hail Insurance
Livestock Risk Protection
Pasture Rangeland & Forage Insurance
Quality Control
Production History Review
Record Keeping
Acreage Reports
Claims Assistance
Community Support Programs
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized crop insurance expertise since 1986
- Our team has direct agricultural experience managing farm risks
- We focus exclusively on crop and hail insurance for deeper expertise
- Dual verification process ensures 100% accuracy in documentation
- Active community supporters through youth agricultural programs
What people say
Quick to respond
Dependable
Community oriented
Professional
Knowledgeable
Services
Multiple Peril Crop Insurance
MPCI policies protect against production losses with combined yield and price coverage. We help farmers analyze federally subsidized options through private providers, ensuring accurate yield exclusion assessments and optimal coverage selection. Our team provides detailed product comparisons to match individual farm requirements.
Crop Hail Insurance
Private hail insurance protects crops from field damage with acre-specific policies. We compare multiple providers to secure competitive rates and comprehensive coverage, offering in-field claims support and deferred settlement guidance to ensure fair compensation for production losses.
Livestock Risk Protection
LRP safeguards against livestock price declines with customizable coverage periods. We provide daily email quotes and help producers select optimal coverage levels based on marketing schedules, ensuring indemnity payments when market prices drop below insured thresholds.
Pasture Rangeland & Forage Insurance
PRF policies protect grazing and hay production acres from rainfall-related losses. We explain rainfall index calculations and help manage feed cost risks during dry periods, clarifying coverage limitations regarding temperature extremes and wind conditions.
Private Insurance Products
We evaluate private insurance options that enhance federal programs with higher guarantees or pricing flexibility. Our analysis identifies suitable products based on farm operations, ensuring additional risk protection without unnecessary complexity or overlapping coverage.
People
Dennis K Larson
Agent/Co-Owner
Founder with 35+ years of agricultural insurance experience, established L&S Agency in 1986. Specializes in risk management strategies for crop producers.
June Thompson
Agent/Co-Owner
Recognized for exceptional responsiveness and community engagement. Provides personalized insurance solutions with emphasis on client education and support.
Darcie Moody
Agent/Co-Owner
Agricultural insurance specialist with extensive knowledge of federal programs and private coverage options for diversified farming operations.
Carl Schwab
Agent/Co-Owner
Experienced in crop insurance administration with focus on accurate documentation and compliance. Supports clients through complex policy implementation processes.
Lindsay Gleason
Agent
Provides localized insurance solutions with understanding of regional agricultural challenges and risk management requirements.
Questions
What crop insurance products do you specialize in?
We focus on MPCI, crop hail insurance, Livestock Risk Protection, Pasture Rangeland & Forage insurance, and complementary private products.
How do you help with insurance claims?
Our team provides in-field support during hail claims and guides clients through settlement processes with detailed documentation and advocacy.
What makes your service different?
Our agricultural backgrounds enable tailored risk management. We offer dual-document verification, production history analysis, and community-focused support.
Do you assist with federal program compliance?
Yes, we help complete FSA acreage reports, maintain audit-ready records, and provide alerts about program deadlines and changes.
How do you support local agriculture?
We actively sponsor youth programs like BIOGirls, 4H, and FFA to develop future agricultural leaders in Groton and surrounding communities.
