Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Blueberries, Peaches and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2023 — 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 2024 crop year is November 20. Growers who are interested in the Whole-…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Apples, Blueberries, Peaches and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina apple, blueberry, and peach growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is November 20. Growers who are interested in the…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Georgia for Apples, Blueberries, Peaches and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
VALDOSTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2023 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Georgia apple, blueberry, and peach growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is November 20. Growers who are interested in the …
VALDOSTA RO - Crop Insurance for Specialty and Organic Crops Grow as Options Improve and Expand
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is beefing up crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from America’s agricultural producers. To achieve this, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) accelerated its outreach…
VALDOSTA RO - USDA Offers New Crop Insurance Program for Producers Using Controlled Environments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a new crop insurance program designed for agricultural producers who…
VALDOSTA RO - USDA’s New Shellfish Pilot Crop Insurance Program Provides Oyster Producers with More Coverage Options
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that oyster producers are now eligible for protection against losses due to named storms, excessive heat during a low tide event, freeze during a low tide event, or low salinity due to excessive rainfall.…
VALDOSTA RO - USDA’s New Crop Insurance for Tropical Storms Benefits Producers Impacted by Idalia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent expansion of its hurricane crop insurance policy to cover tropical storms this year has already provided farmers with $85.4 million…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in Florida Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Valdosta, Sept. 12, 2023 – Florida agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia 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 report losses and learn more…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in Georgia Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Valdosta, Sept. 12, 2023 – Georgia agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia 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 report losses and learn more…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in South Carolina Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
Valdosta, Sept. 12, 2023 – South Carolina agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Idalia 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 report losses and learn…