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.
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm Agents
WFRP and Micro Farm must be offered and marketed in all states, and AIPs must accept and approve applications from all eligible producers.
USDA Expands Margin Protection for Corn and Soybean Farmers
Per a release that was published on March 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Margin…
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Disaster Assistance for Kansas Farmers and Livestock Producers
Due to Kansas agricultural operations being significantly impacted by recent wildfires and ongoing severe drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Emergency Drought Relief – Deferral of Interest Charges
Per Managers Bulletin MGR-21-006, the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has authorized approved insurance providers (AIPs) to provide additional time for…
Prevented Planting (PP) Cover Crop Relief
Cover crops provide multiple benefits to current and future cropping systems, such as preventing soil and wind erosion, improving the…
RMA Extends Deadlines, Waives Interest Deferral for Emergency Drought Relief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its Risk Management Agency (RMA) will authorize Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) to extend…
RMA Authorizes Emergency Procedures to Help Drought-Impacted Producers
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing emergency procedures to help agricultural producers impacted by extreme drought conditions.…
Celebrating Women in History Month: Women Leaders in Crop Insurance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a conversation to honor the women who work in the crop insurance industry…
FAQ About Conservation Compliance and Crop Insurance
Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions aim to reduce soil loss on erosion-prone lands and to…