RMA Enhances Crop Insurance for Cherries
Springfield, IL, September 1, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is enhancing crop insurance programs for cherries, which will begin in crop year 2022. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is making changes to the Actual Revenue History (ARH) Sweet Cherry Pilot program and Tart Cherry for Processing Pilot program.
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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…
USDA’s Risk Management Agency Amends Potato Crop Insurance Options
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 4, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that its Risk Management Agency (RMA) is modifying four Northern Potato Crop Insurance Policy optional endorsements. The options are available to producers who choose to purchase additional coverage on top of their multi-peril crop insurance policy. The changes specify that the premium only…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Michigan
Springfield, ILL., Feb. 25, 2021 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Michigan 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 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 in Indiana
Springfield, ILL., Feb. 25, 2021 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Indiana 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 in Ohio
Springfield, ILL., Feb. 25, 2021 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Ohio 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 Reminders for Farmers Affected by Recent Weather Events
Springfield, Illinois, August 13, 2020 — The recent storm system on August 10 resulted in significant damage to crops across the Midwest, including in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) offers a few basic reminders for producers in these affected areas with crop insurance:
- If you have a crop loss, or think you may have a crop loss, notify your…
USDA Announces Improvements to Forage Seeding and Forage Production Crop Insurance Provisions for the 2021 Crop Year
Springfield, Ill., May 7, 2020 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to the Forage Seeding and Forage Production crop insurance programs starting with the 2021 crop year. Changes include expanding coverage to new regions and counties, expanding coverage to fall-planted forage and changing the method for loss adjustment.
“These changes will expand coverage…
Crop Insurance Changes for Soybeans and Grain Sorghum
Springfield, Ill., Feb. 25, 2020 – The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) made changes for the 2020 crop year to improve crop insurance for Illinois soybean and grain sorghum producers. It’s important for producers to be aware of these changes as they look at applying for crop insurance coverage or making changes to their current policy because March 15 is the deadline.
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