RMA News & Events

JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding producers of the November 30, 2024, deadline to purchase shellfish insurance for the 2025 crop year. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) shellfish insurance program insures producers against yield losses due to the following insured causes of loss: named storms (hurricanes, nor’easters), excessive heat during low tide events, freeze during low tide events, and low salinity due to excessive rainfall.

“The shellfish insurance program offers oyster producers needed protection from environmental challenges, and it allows you to insure for a higher price based on your personal sales records,” said Roddric Bell, Director of Risk Management Agency’s Regional Office that covers…