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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Oats, Potatoes, Sugarcane, and Wheat
VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 3, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida oats, potato, sugarcane, 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…
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Debby
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI)…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Debby
VALDOSTA, Ga., Aug. 15, 2024 – Agricultural operations in Florida have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Debby and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Strawberry Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., August 1, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida strawberry growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is August 31. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the August 31 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Cabbage Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., July 11, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is August 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the August 15 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Fresh Market Sweet Corn, Fresh Market Tomatoes, and Pepper Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., June 28, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida fresh market sweet corn, fresh market tomato, and pepper growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is July 31. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the July 31 sales closing date to do so.
…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 Florida for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 15, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida 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…