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Valdosta, Georgia Region News

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…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Strawberry Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., August 2, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida strawberry growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is August 31. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the August 31 sales closing date to do so.

Federal crop insurance is critical to the…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Onion Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., August 2, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia onion growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is August 31. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the August 31 sales closing date to do so.

Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Canola Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., August 2, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina canola growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is August 31. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the August 31 sales closing date to do so.

Federal crop insurance is critical to…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Cabbage Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., July 21, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida cabbage growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 crop year is August 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the August 15 sales closing date to do so.

Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm…

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida for Fresh Market Sweet Corn, Fresh Market Tomatoes, and Pepper Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., July 5, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Florida fresh market sweet corn, fresh market tomato, and pepper growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 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 Fresh Market Sweet Corn and Pepper Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., July 5, 2022 — 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 2023 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.

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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Pepper Growers

VALDOSTA, Ga., July 5, 2022 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina pepper growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2023 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.

Federal crop insurance is critical to the…

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