RMA Increases Reconditioning Payment Amount for Producers with Raisin crop Insurance Coverage
RMA is improving the Raisin Crop Insurance Program in California by increasing the reconditioning payment amount from $175 to $250 per ton.
New Breaking Relief
As outlined in MGR-25-003, for the 2025 crop year, RMA is providing relief from the above new breaking Special Provision statement by rescinding this requirement.
The USDA Authorizes Emergency Procedures for States Impacted by Hurricanes Helene, Debby and Milton
Due to the catastrophic damage that Hurricane Helene and Milton caused in the southeast as well as the continuing impacts from Hurricane Debby, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to help producers with hurricane-related losses.
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The USDA Expands Grapevine Crop Insurance
The USDA announced policy enhancements to the grapevine insurance program, starting for the 2025 crop year.
The USDA Announces Fire Insurance Protection-Smoke Index Endorsement for California Grapes
The U.S. USDA announced that a new Fire Insurance Protection-Smoke Index (FIP-SI) endorsement is available for grapes grown in California starting with the 2025 crop year.
The USDA Announces Changes to Enhanced Coverage Option Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes to the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) beginning with the 2025 crop year.
The USDA Expands Crop Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers
The USDA is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers.
House and Senate Farm Bills Expose Different Approaches to Crop Insurance
The House and Senate Farm Bills reflect differing priorities. The House Bill leans toward production ag while the Senate Bill prioritizes food stamp/TFP, conservation and CCC program changes.
House and Senate Roll Out Competing Farm Bill Plans
There is finally movement on the farm bill as the House and Senate Agriculture Committees leaders unveiled competing farm bill proposals.
President’s Budget Confirms Crop Insurance Essential to Farm Safety Net
On March 11, President Joe Biden released a proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget that fully funds the Federal crop insurance program in recognition of the indispensable role that crop insurance plays in the farm safety net.