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USDA to Host In-Person Workshop in Illinois To Focus on Livestock Risk Management Products

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., January 22, 2024

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Illinois for Wheat Producers

Springfield, Ill., Aug. 26, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Illinois wheat growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage or for current policyholders to make changes to their existing policy for the 2023 crop year is the sales closing date of September 30.

Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers…

USDA Reminds Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Producers with Planting Delays to ‘Stay in Touch’ with Crop Insurance Agents

Springfield, Ill., June 1, 2022 — Cold, wet weather in the Midwest has delayed plans to plant or replant for some agricultural producers. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers concerned about getting their crop planted or needing to replant to talk with their crop insurance agent.

“It’s been a cold, wet spring for many farmers in the Midwest and though…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Illinois for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, and Micro Farm Program

SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Feb. 25, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Illinois producers that March 15, 2022, is the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage on spring planted crops. March 15 is also the final date for growers to apply for coverage under the Whole-Farm Revenue…

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Illinois Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 30, 2021 – Illinois agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. As agricultural producers move into recovery mode and assess damages, they should contact their local USDA…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Illinois

Springfield, ILL., Feb. 25, 2021 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Illinois producers that the final date to apply for crop insurance on spring crops is March 15 for the 2021 crop year. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the March 15 sales closing date to do so.

Federal crop insurance is…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., March 9, 2017 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio producers that the final date to apply for insurance coverage on spring barley, burley tobacco, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, dry beans, forage seeding, grain sorghum, green peas, hybrid seed corn, oats, popcorn, potatoes, processing beans, processing pumpkins,…

Sales Closing Date for Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Coverage Nears

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Oct. 27, 2016 ― USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds livestock producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio the final date to apply for insurance coverage on pasture, rangeland, or forage acres for 2017 is November 15. The Rainfall Index Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) pilot program provides coverage to protect livestock operations from the risks…

USDA Reminds Fruit Producers of Crop Sales Closing Deadline

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Oct. 27, 2016 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds fruit producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio the final date to apply for crop insurance for 2017 is November 20. This date applies to crop insurance policies for apples, blueberries, grapes, peaches, and sweet and tart cherries (actual revenue history). Current policyholders who wish to make…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 29, 2016 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio producers that the final date to apply for insurance coverage on spring barley, Burley tobacco, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, dry beans, forage seeding, grain sorghum, green peas, hybrid seed corn, oats, popcorn, potatoes, processing beans, processing pumpkins,…