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USDA to Host Two In-Person Listening Sessions for Producers in the RMA Valdosta, Georgia Region to Hear About Crop Insurance Coverage for Prevented Planting

VALDOSTA, Ga., July 25, 2023

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Fresh Market Sweet Corn and Pepper Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., June 30, 2023 — 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 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 to do so.

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Cabbage Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., June 1, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 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…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Pecan Tree Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., April 14, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia 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 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Nursery Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2023 - 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 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.…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Spring Planted Crops and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection

VALDOSTA, Ga., Feb. 1, 2023 — 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 2023 crop year is February 28. Growers who are interested in the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy and are calendar year…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Fresh Market Sweet Corn Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., Jan. 18, 2023 — 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 2023 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, 2023 — 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 2023 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.

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage and Apiculture Producers

VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 31, 2022 — 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 2023 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.

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Barley, Canola, Oats, and Wheat

VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 1, 2022 — 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 2023 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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