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RMA Enhances Crop Insurance for Florida Avocados
VALDOSTA, Ga., Aug. 30, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is enhancing crop insurance options for Florida avocado producers by adding a new type for mid-season varieties beginning in the 2023 crop year. This update is in direct response to feedback from producers and the Florida Avocado Administrative Committee. This mid-variety type will better…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Strawberry Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., August 2, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida strawberry growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 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 the…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Cabbage Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., July 21, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 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 farm…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Fresh Market Sweet Corn, Fresh Market Tomatoes, and Pepper Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., July 5, 2022 — 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 2023 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.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 15, 2022 — 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 critical to the farm…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Nursery Value Select Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 5, 2022 — 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 2023 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 time may purchase…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Nursery Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 5, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina nursery growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2022 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 Florida for Citrus Tree and Fruit Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., March 15, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida citrus tree and fruit growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2022 crop year is April 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the April 15 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Spring Planted Crops and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Feb. 3, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida corn, cotton, cucumbers, flue-cured tobacco, grain sorghum, peanut, and soybean growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2022 crop year is February 28. Growers who are interested in the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy and are calendar year or early…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Rice Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida rice growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2022 crop year is February 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the February 15 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the…