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As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we honor our country’s ag heritage and the hardworking farmers and ranchers continuing the legacy. RMA is proud to serve these producers though effective, market-based risk management tools that help keep our country growing.
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Are you a crop insurance agent? RMA is holding a virtual roundtable discussion on Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm next Wednesday, July 8. Register to participate: rma.usda.gov/news-events/eve…
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USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced Turfgrass Value Select, a new pilot program and first-ever insurance solution for turfgrass producers. This inventory-based plan of insurance will be piloted in select counties in 10 states: rma.usda.gov/news-events/new…
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Sales closing dates are the last day you can apply to purchase a new policy or make changes to an existing policy each year. While these dates vary by crop and location, the next major sales closing dates are July 15 and July 31. rma.usda.gov/news-events/new…
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Don’t know much about Federal crop insurance, but want to learn more? Start your journey out right by reading RMA’s Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance. rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insu…
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Specialty crop producers need reliable risk management, and specialty crops need healthy pollinators. 🍓🦋 Contact your local approved insurance provider to discover which crop insurance options fit your specialty crop operation. Explore coverage options: rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insu…
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If you’re a dairy farmer, Federal livestock insurance programs can help provide protection against loss of gross margin or declines in price and revenue. Contact insurance agent to see how livestock insurance can meet the specific needs of your operation. rma.usda.gov/policy-procedur…
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Happy Pollinator Week! Thanks to busy bees and beekeepers, the U.S. produces over 160 million pounds of honey each year. RMA’s Apiculture Insurance Program helps beekeepers manage their risk and keep American honey production strong year after year. rma.usda.gov/policy-procedur…
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Eddie Drew Lewis III is a fifth-generation sugarcane farmer in Lafayette Parish. His grandfather gave him one rule when he started farming full time: to always have crop insurance. This sage advice has proven to be essential on Eddie’s farm over the years. farmers.gov/blog/fridays-on-…
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We expanded the Hurricane Insurance Protection–Wind Index endorsement and the Tropical Storm Option to make them available to producers with crops insured through the Written Agreement process beginning in the 2027 crop year. Learn more about this update: rma.usda.gov/news-events/new…
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Grow nursery crops? Our Nursery Value Select program is available nationwide and helps you protect your operation from adverse weather conditions, fire and wildlife. Learn more at rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insu…
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Did you know crop insurance policies are available on more than 130 crops? Insurance plans provide different types of insurance coverage to specific commodities. Learn about the different types: rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insu…
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Widespread, severe drought conditions are impacting farms and ranches across the United States. Navigating drought can be overwhelming. USDA can help you recover from losses, reduce future risk and prepare your operation for the future. farmers.gov/blog/facing-drou…
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Forage Seeding crop insurance protects against the failure to establish an adequate stand of forage due to covered natural perils. Learn more about this coverage option, including planting practices and acreage reporting requirements: usda.gov/guidance-documents/…
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Individual crop insurance programs are available for a variety of specialty crops. Find a list of crops and learn about risk management options on our website: rma.usda.gov/about-crop-insu…
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USDA’s Risk Management Agency invites crop insurance agents to participate in a virtual Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm roundtable discussion on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Learn more and register: rma.usda.gov/news-events/eve…
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Tommy Salisbury is a first-generation farmer and rancher in Oklahoma. Since starting his first herd, he’s grown and protected his operation with USDA programs, including Federal crop insurance. farmers.gov/blog/fridays-on-…
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Hurricane season is here. While USDA offers a suite of disaster assistance programs to help you recover, we encourage you to first take precautions to prepare and protect your operation. Explore preparation tips and recovery resources: farmers.gov/blog/usda-urges-…
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