Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Crop Insurance Solutions in South Dakota
At The Ag Agency, we combine decades of farming experience with specialized crop insurance expertise to protect agricultural investments. Our team, rooted in family farms across South Dakota and Nebraska, understands the unique challenges producers face. With over 65 years of collective farming experience and 50 years in crop insurance, we offer tailored risk management solutions that reflect both practical knowledge and industry innovation. We pioneered GPS mapping integration for MPCI forms and developed personalized management tools to simplify reporting requirements. Our commitment extends beyond policy sales through annual educational meetings and one-on-one consultations that help farmers navigate complex insurance decisions.As active participants in agricultural communities, we maintain partnerships with four of the seven top insurance companies to ensure competitive options for our clients. Our immediate binding capability for Crop-Hail Insurance sets us apart as the only agency in the region offering this service. From our headquarters in Pierre, we serve producers across South Dakota with a focus on practical solutions that balance affordability with comprehensive coverage.
Services
Crop Insurance
Crop Hail Insurance
Farm Insurance
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years combined farming experience and 50 years crop insurance expertise
- We offer immediate binding for Crop-Hail Insurance with competitive rates
- We developed personalized management tools for simplified reporting requirements
- We provide annual educational meetings with industry experts and company representatives
- We combine generational farming knowledge with technical innovation in insurance solutions
Services
Crop Insurance
Our Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) protects against yield losses from natural causes. We help farmers select customized plans that balance affordability with comprehensive coverage. Our team combines technical expertise with practical farming knowledge to ensure optimal risk management solutions.
Crop Hail Insurance
This specialized insurance covers growing crops against hail, fire, and lightning damage. We offer immediate binding with competitive rates, making us the only agency in the region providing this expedited service for urgent protection needs.
Farm Insurance
We provide comprehensive insurance solutions for farm operations beyond crop-specific protection. Our offerings include property and casualty coverage tailored to agricultural businesses, available through our sister company Security Insurance Group.
Home Insurance
Through our partnership with Security Insurance Group, we offer home insurance solutions for agricultural producers and rural residents. These policies protect primary residences and farmstead properties with customized coverage options.
Auto Insurance
Our auto insurance services extend to farm vehicles and personal transportation needs. Available through Security Insurance Group, these policies provide protection for agricultural equipment transport and standard vehicle operations.
People
Angie Danburg
Owner/Manager/Agent
Born and raised on a South Dakota family farm, Angie combines hands-on agricultural experience with 20+ years in insurance. She graduated from South Dakota State University in 2000 and brings practical expertise to crop risk management.
Tonya Badger
Office Administrator
With a career spanning healthcare and insurance administration, Tonya brings organizational expertise to our operations. Her experience in patient care and customer service enhances our client support capabilities.
Vern Armstrong
Owner/Agent/Founder
A third-generation South Dakota farmer, Vern established our agency after decades working agricultural land. His family's implement dealership background and ranch management experience inform his practical approach to crop insurance solutions.
Questions
What types of crop insurance do you offer?
We specialize in Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and Crop-Hail Insurance to protect against yield losses from natural causes and specific weather events.
How do you help farmers choose insurance plans?
We combine our 50+ years of crop insurance experience with personalized consultations to help farmers select plans that balance affordability with comprehensive coverage.
Do you offer immediate crop hail insurance binding?
Yes, we're the only agency in the region offering immediate binding for Crop-Hail Insurance with competitive rates.
What educational resources do you provide?
We host annual meetings with industry experts and company representatives to discuss crop insurance updates, new products, and risk management strategies.
Do you offer other insurance services besides crop coverage?
Yes, through our sister company Security Insurance Group, we provide home, farm, and auto insurance solutions for agricultural producers.
How do you simplify crop insurance documentation?
We've developed personalized management tools including GPS mapping integration and Harvest Binders to streamline acreage reporting and production tracking.