Alabama News
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.
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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, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Nursery Value Select Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina Nursery Value Select 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 May1 sales closing date to do so. Growers…
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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Micro Farm Program
VALDOSTA, Ga., March 8, 2024 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama growers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their Micro Farm Program policy for the 2024 crop year is March 31.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Fresh Market Tomato and Popcorn Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., Feb. 14, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama fresh market tomato and popcorn growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is March 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the March 15 sales closing date to do so.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Spring Planted Crops and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Feb. 1, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama corn, cotton, cucumbers, grain sorghum, hemp, peanut, sesame, and soybean growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is February 28. Growers who are interested in the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy and are calendar year or early fiscal…