2024 Crop Insurance Grass Seed Provision Changes
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) revised the Grass Seed Crop Provisions for the 2024 and succeeding crop years to include:…
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.
The USDA Launches New Online Civil Rights Tool For USDA Customers
USDA launches new online civil rights tool
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.
The Micro Farm Policy for Producers With Small Farms Who Sell Locally
In a News Release published on October 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they are rolling out a…
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…
USDA Outlines Eligibility for 2019 Supplemental Coverage Option
USDA Outlines Eligibility for 2019 Supplemental Coverage Option Regarding Elections for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage WASHINGTON, March…