RMA News & Events

(Washington, D.C., July 6, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to provide additional emergency relief for apple growers in Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia recovering from a catastrophic late-April freeze. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) previously authorized emergency procedures to accelerate claims for producers who suffered losses and are insured under the Optional Coverage for Fresh Fruit Quality Adjustment. Today’s action expands that relief to help apple growers with partial losses, affirming the Department’s commitment to putting Farmers First.  

“At USDA, we’re prioritizing American farmers to ensure they…