Georgia News
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Micro Farm Program
VALDOSTA, Ga., March 8, 2024 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia growers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their Micro Farm Program policy for the 2024 crop year is March 31.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Spring Planted Crops and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Feb 1, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia corn, cotton, flue-cured tobacco, grain sorghum, peanut, sesame, and soybean growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 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 Georgia for Fresh Market Sweet Corn Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., Jan. 18, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia fresh market sweet corn growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 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.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Fresh Market Tomato and Pecan Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., Jan. 3, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia fresh market tomato and pecan growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is January 31. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the January 31 sales closing date to do so.
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USDA to Host In-Person Workshop in Georgia to Focus on Livestock Risk Management Products
VALDOSTA, Ga., Dec.1, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a series of in-person and virtual workshops for producers to learn about new and expanded livestock risk management products. The “Livestock Roadshow,” will highlight policy improvements based on feedback from America’s livestock producers, part of the agency’s broader outreach and education…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage and Apiculture Producers
VALDOSTA, Ga., Nov. 1, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia 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 Georgia for Apples, Blueberries, Peaches and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2023 — 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 2024 crop year is November 20. Growers who are interested in the …
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in Georgia Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Valdosta, Sept. 12, 2023 – Georgia 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 Georgia for Barley, Canola, Oats, and Wheat Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., September 1, 2023 — 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 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 Georgia for Onion Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., August 2, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia onion 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.
Federal crop insurance is…