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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming

BILLINGS, Mont., Aug. 28, 2019 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2020 crop year before the sales closing dates. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the sales closing dates to do so.

Crop insurance is a…

Crop Insurance Options For Farmers Affected by Flooding or Excess Moisture

May 24, 2019 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers who have federal crop insurance coverage and are unable to plant a crop because of flooding or excess moisture to contact their crop insurance agent to discuss available prevented planting options. Crop insurance agents can discuss available options on when and how…

Dry Pea Revenue Insurance Now Available in South Dakota

BILLINGS, Mont., Dec. 13, 2018 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced expanded availability for Dry Pea Revenue coverage in South Dakota for the 2019 Crop Year.

South Dakota dry pea policy holders will have three insurance plan options for the 2019 Crop Year: Yield Protection Plan 01, Revenue Protection Plan 02 or Revenue Protection with Harvest Price…

Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops

WASHINGTON, FEB. 12, 2018 – Last year’s hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, devastated parts of the South, Midwest, Northern Plains, and California, and were a stark reminder that agriculture is an inherently risky business. Federal crop insurance indemnities for these disasters totaled more than $1 billion in 2017.

“The prosperity of the rural economy depends on…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota

BILLINGS, Mont., Aug. 4, 2017 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming states to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2018 crop year before the sales closing dates. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the sales closing dates to do so. 

Crop insurance is a…

USDA Makes $8.85 Million Available in Risk Management Education Funding

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced up to $8.85 million available for cooperative agreements for risk management education and training programs. The funding provides the needed resources for organizations such as universities, county cooperative extension offices and nonprofit organizations to develop…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota

BILLINGS, Mont., Sept. 7, 2016 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2017 crop year is September 30, 2016. The fall sales closing deadline applies to wheat, forage production, alfalfa seed, and rye. 

Crop insurance provides protection against crop…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming

BILLINGS, Mont., Feb. 25, 2016 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming producers the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage on spring crops is March 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the March 15 sales closing date to do so. Producers who planted winter wheat in a county…

Insurance for New Biofuel Crop Now Available

Billings, Mont., Jan. 14, 2016 - USDA’s Risk Management Agency today announced that producers in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota can insure carinata by written agreement under the canola and rapeseed insurance plans. Producers must submit a written agreement request to their insurance company by the March 15 sales closing date.

Crop insurance provides…

Sales Closing Date Nears in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming

BILLINGS, Mont., Sept. 15, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers to purchase crop insurance in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The deadline of Sept. 30 applies to crop insurance policies for forage production, rye, wheat, and new winter wheat, in addition to the new 2016 margin protection coverage for…

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