Washington News
USDA Adds New Sales Closing Date for Late Fiscal Filers for Whole-Farm Revenue and Reminds Fruit Producers of Crop Sales Closing Deadline
SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 16, 2017 - USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announces the addition of a new sales closing date for late fiscal filers for the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy. For Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, late fiscal filers can now obtain their WFRP policy by November 20,…
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in the Pacific Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash., July 31, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington states to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2018 crop year before the sales closing dates. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the sales closing dates to do so.
…New Insurance Plan for Triticale Now Available in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
SPOKANE, Wash., July 17, 2017 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) wants to inform producers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington about 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.
Insurance for triticale is now available for the 2018 crop year in…
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington
SPOKANE, Wash., April 3, 2017 - USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nursery growers the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage is May 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 1 sales closing date to do so. Growers applying for the first time may purchase coverage at…
Crop Insurance Deadlines Near in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
SPOKANE, Wash., January 17, 2017 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington that the final date to purchase or modify federal crop insurance coverage on most 2017 spring-planted crops is approaching. Farmers can also purchase the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection policy for 2017 crops.
For 2017 spring-planted onions in Idaho, Oregon,…
Important Deadline Nears for Apiculture and Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance
SPOKANE, Wash., November 7, 2016 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Pacific Northwest producers the final date to apply for insurance coverage on apiculture and pasture, rangeland, or forage programs for the 2017 crop year is November 15.
The Rainfall Index Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) pilot program provides coverage to protect livestock operations from…
USDA Reminds Fruit Producers of Crop Sales Closing Deadline
SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 13, 2016 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Idaho, Oregon, and Washington fruit producers the final date to apply for crop insurance for the 2017 crop year is November 20. This date applies to crop insurance policies for apple, blueberry, cranberry, grape, pear, stone fruit crops (apricots, nectarines, freestone peaches, and plums/prunes), sweet and…
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in the Pacific Northwest
SPOKANE, Wash., August 8, 2016 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Pacific Northwest producers to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2017 crop year before the sales closing dates. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the sales closing dates to do so. Crop insurance provides protection against crop production…
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington
SPOKANE, Wash., April 4, 2016 - USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington nursery growers the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage is May 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 1 sales closing date to do so. Growers applying for the first time may purchase coverage at…
Crop Insurance Deadlines Near in Idaho, Oregon and Washington
SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 11, 2016 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers that the final date to apply for Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and insurance coverage on all other spring crops (except wheat in counties with fall and spring planted types) is March 15.The final date to apply for coverage on spring planted onions in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and cabbage in…