RMA Now Allows Enterprise and Optional Units by Type for Sunflower Seeds
TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 1, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating sunflower seed crop insurance to include enterprise and optional units by type. This change will allow producers to receive indemnities by the type of seed.
“We’re constantly reviewing our policies to ensure they work for producers,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said. “I am glad to…
USDA’s Risk Management Agency Amends Potato Crop Insurance Options
TOPEKA, Kan., May 4, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that its Risk Management Agency (RMA) is modifying four Northern Potato Crop Insurance Policy optional endorsements. The options are available to producers who choose to purchase additional coverage on top of their multi-peril crop insurance policy. The changes specify that the premium only applies to planted…
USDA Expands Hybrid Seed Rice Crop Insurance Through Written Agreements
TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 30, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced an expansion of Hybrid Seed Rice (HSR) crop insurance coverage by allowing written agreements for certain counties and parishes in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas, starting with the 2021 crop year.
“This expansion of hybrid seed rice crop insurance…
Insurance Plan for Triticale Expands in Kansas
TOPEKA, KANSAS, June 29, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance for the crop triticale to 19 additional counties in Kansas, which brings the total number of counties with the triticale program to 34. Those interested in purchasing crop insurance for triticale for the 2019 crop year must do…
New Insurance Plan for Triticale Now Available in Seven States
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced a new insurance plan option for the crop triticale. Triticale is a cross between wheat and rye and can be covered through this new plan.
The triticale plan derived from the Federal Crop Insurance Act’s 508(h) process, which allows private parties to develop insurance…
Important Deadline Near for Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance
TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 27, 2016 ― The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers and ranchers in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska the final date to apply for insurance coverage on pasture, rangeland, or forage acres for 2017 is November 15. The Rainfall Index Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) pilot program provides coverage to protect livestock operations from the risks of forage…
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nears
TOPEKA, Kan., July 10, 2015 – The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers that crop insurance acreage reports are due July 15, 2015, for their 2015 spring-planted crops. Farmers should report their planted acreage to their agent on crops covered under the federal crop insurance program. Crop insurance provides protection against crop production losses due to natural…
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Near for Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska Producers
TOPEKA, Kan., May 13, 2015 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers, including ranchers, specialty and nursery crop growers, and others that they need to have their Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification form (…