Alabama News
Valdosta RO: Deadline to Purchase Shellfish Insurance Program is November 30
VALDOSTA, Ga., 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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Blueberries, Peaches, and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama blueberry and peach growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is November 20. Growers who are interested in the Whole-Farm…
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the…
USDA Offers Resources, Adds Flexibilities to Disaster Assistance Programs to Help Hurricane Helene-Impacted Farmers, Forest Landowners and Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Canola, Oats, and Wheat
VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 3, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama canola, oats, and wheat growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is September 30. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the September 30 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop…
USDA Expands Shellfish Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Shellfish insurance program beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage to an additional 27…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 15, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama pecan tree growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is May 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 15 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 15, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina pecan tree growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is May 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 15 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama and Florida for Controlled Environment Program
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2024 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama and Florida growers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their Controlled Environment policy for the 2025 crop year is May 1.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage revenue risks and strengthens the rural economy.…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Nursery Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina nursery growers that the sales closing date for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year 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…