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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Apples, Blueberries, Peaches, and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia apple, 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-…
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 Georgia for Barley, Canola, Oats, and Wheat
VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 3, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia barley, 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 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 Georgia Impacted by Hurricane Debby
VALDOSTA, Ga., Aug. 15, 2024 – Agricultural operations in Georgia 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 their local…
USDA Invests Nearly $4.1 Million in Risk Management Education for Farmers, Including Underserved and Organic Producers
WASHINGTON, August 8, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding nearly $4.1 million to organizations and outreach efforts to educate…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Onion Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., August 1, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia onion 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 the…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Fresh Market Sweet Corn and Pepper Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., June 28, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia fresh market sweet corn 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.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Cabbage Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., May 31, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is July 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the July 1 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm…