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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…
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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 15, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia 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 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 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, 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…