Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Blueberries, Peaches, and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 21, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama blueberry and peach growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is November 20. Growers who are interested in the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection policy and…
USDA Authorizes Emergency Procedures for Crops Damaged by Hurricane Ian
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 14, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to better assist agricultural producers with crop insurance in Florida and South Carolina who were impacted by Hurricane Ian. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) enabling crop insurance companies to accept later notices of loss and streamlining the loss…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance and Program Flexibilities to Farmers and Livestock Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Ian
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2022 — Florida agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Ian 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…
Valdosta RO - USDA Makes It Easier to Grow Food Next Year
Valdosta, GA. Oct. 11, 2022 –- With challenges related to the pandemic, supply chains, and the war in Ukraine, farmers are doing their part to help stabilize prices and feed both Americans and the world. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making that easier by simplifying the crop insurance application process and expanding double cropping…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Canola, Oats, and Wheat
VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 1, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama 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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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Barley, Oats, Rye, and Wheat
VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 1, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina barley, oats, rye, 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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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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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Oats, Potatoes, Sugarcane, and Wheat
VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 1, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida oats, potato, sugarcane, 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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RMA Enhances Crop Insurance for Florida Avocados
VALDOSTA, Ga., Aug. 30, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is enhancing crop insurance options for Florida avocado producers by adding a new type for mid-season varieties beginning in the 2023 crop year. This update is in direct response to feedback from producers and the Florida Avocado Administrative Committee. This mid-variety type will better…
USDA Invests $2.2 Million in Risk Management Education for Farmers, Including Historically Underserved and Small-scale
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug.11, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $2.2 million to 16 organizations to educate historically underserved producers, small-scale farmers and others…