South Carolina News
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Barley, Oats, Rye, and Wheat
VALDOSTA, Ga., Sept. 3, 2024 — 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 2025 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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USDA Expands Shellfish Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Shellfish insurance program beginning with the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is expanding coverage to an additional 27…
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Debby
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI)…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in South Carolina Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
VALDOSTA, Ga., Aug. 19, 2024 – Agricultural operations in South Carolina have been significantly impacted by Tropical Storm Debby and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Canola Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., August 1, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina canola growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Pepper Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., June 28, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina pepper growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 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…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 15, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama pecan tree growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is May 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 15 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in South Carolina for Pecan Tree Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 15, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds South Carolina pecan tree growers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2024 crop year is May 15. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 15 sales closing date to do so.
Federal crop insurance is critical to…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Nursery Value Select Growers
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2024 — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina Nursery Value Select growers that the sales closing date for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is May 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May1 sales closing date to do so. Growers…
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama and Florida for Controlled Environment Program
VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2024 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama and Florida growers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their Controlled Environment policy for the 2025 crop year is May 1.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage revenue risks and strengthens the rural economy.…