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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Avocado Fruit
VALDOSTA, Ga., Nov. 2, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida avocado fruit growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is November 30. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the November 30 sales closing date to do so.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage and Apiculture Producers
VALDOSTA, Ga., Nov. 1, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida forage, livestock, and honey producers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is December 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the December 1 sales closing date to do so.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Blueberries and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida blueberry growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is November 20. Growers who are interested in the Whole-Farm Revenue…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Valdosta, Sept. 12, 2023 – Florida agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Oats, Potatoes, Sugarcane, and Wheat Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., September 1, 2023 — 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 2024 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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Strawberry Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., August 2, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida strawberry growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 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.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Cabbage Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., July 13, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 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 30, 2023 — 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 2024 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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 14, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida pecan tree growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Nursery Value Select Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2023 - The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida Nursery Value Select growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 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 the first…