…cover crops must be terminated while remaining eligible for crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) developed new guidelines and…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…adjusters and agents, including the submission of Actual Production History to RMA. TITLE XII – Miscellaneous The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program: On April 23, 2019, the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…in both FSA’s DMC program and the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin (LGM-Dairy) program. There are also no restrictions from participating in DMC in conjunction with any other RMA…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…pool for the NOSB. TITLE XI – Crop Insurance Specialty Crop Insurance: On March 6, 2019, Risk Management Agency (RMA) created a dedicated Specialty Crop website to fulfill the requirements of…
Dairy Producers Previously Enrolled in the Livestock Gross Margin Program Now Eligible for 2018 Margin Protection Program
…LGM-Dairy, administered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), previously were determined by the 2014 Farm Bill to be ineligible for coverage under MPP-Dairy, a safety net program available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…on the impacts and importance of reducing food loss and waste. Risk Management Agency (RMA) provided more than $61 million in coverage following Hurricanes Florence and Michael. RMA paid more than…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…grazing. A list of crops covered by crop insurance is available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Actuarial Information Browser at webapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/actuarialinformationbrowser. Eligibility will be determined for each producer…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…Joel Baxley as Rural Housing Service (RHS) Administrator, and Martin Barbre as Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator. In addition, Perdue announced the appointment of Tommie Williams as Minister-Counselor for Agriculture…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…crop, state, and county. More information about deadlines are available in the RMA Actuarial Browser. To discuss dates and options, producers should contact their local agent. Learn more at www.rma.usda.gov….
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…provide technical assistance to USDA customers. Risk Management Agency (RMA): In the event of a lapse in appropriations – among other duties listed HERE (PDF, 388 KB) – RMA will…
USDA Wants More Done to Combat Crop Insurance Fraud
The Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Risk Management Agency hasn’t done enough to combat crop insurance fraud. Since 2001, the RMA has contracted with the…
Improvements to Crop Insurance continue in 2018
…RMA in supporting these efforts.” Some highlights from 2017 are: • Customer Service – RMA worked with Approved Insurance Providers, agents, and stakeholder groups to respond to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma,…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
…efforts following imminent hazards to life and property caused by natural disasters. For more information on available NRCS, FSA or RMA assistance, contact a local field office, or visit www.usda.gov…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Risk Management Agency (RMA) in California are planning to meet with landowners, partners and other agencies to assess damages and discuss technical and financial assistance….