RAINFALL INDEX (RI) – PASTURE, RANGELAND, FORAGE (PRF) CROP PROVISIONS AND RAINFALL INDEX PLAN COMMON POLICY, BASIC PROVISIONS CHANGES
For the 2026 and succeeding crop years (effective for the August 31, 2025, contract change date) and for the 2027…
$12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to American farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs that are still impacting farmers.
PISTACHIO CROP PROVISION CHANGES
Changes have been made to the Pistachio Crop Provisions for 2026 and succeeding crop years by the Federal Crop Insurance…
Production Reporting (PR) Relief for the 2025 Crop Year for Transferred Policies
Production Reporting (PR) Relief for the 2025 Crop Year for Transferred Policies
Some Helpful Reminders for Processing Acreage Reports
Acreage reporting for some of our largest dates is approaching, and several planting seasons are underway. Here are a few reminders to review as part of the acreage report verification process.
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.
RMA Announces Strawberry Policy Changes in Florida and California
RMA is expanding the PRH Strawberry pilot crop insurance program in Florida to include Citrus, Lake and Orange counties for 2026, and extending the end of insurance date in California.
LIVESTOCK RISK PROTECTION (LRP), LIVESTOCK GROSS MARGIN (LGM) AND DAIRY REVENUE PROTECTION (DRP) CHANGES
Livestock Risk Protection, Livestock Gross Margin, and Dairy Revenue Protection - Modifications Effective for 2025 and Succeeding Crop Years
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.
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage and Apiculture Changes and Reminders
Agricultural producers now will have until December 1 to make coverage decisions and complete reporting activities for the Pasture, Rangeland,…












