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(Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to support America’s farmers in response to ongoing challenges across the agricultural sector. To ease financial pressures and strengthen risk management options for American farmers, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is announcing temporary premium payment flexibilities and the reinstatement of the option to purchase additional 5% prevented planting coverage.
“Today’s announcement reflects our commitment to supporting America’s farmers through challenging conditions while ensuring the Federal Crop Insurance Program remains a strong and reliable risk management tool,” said RMA Administrator Pat Swanson. “We are providing producers additional flexibility when…
(Oklahoma City, Okla., July 24, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Texas have been significantly impacted by recent flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
“USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they recover from disasters,” said Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce. “I encourage impacted producers to contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages.”
USDA Disaster Assistance
Producers who experience…
(Topeka, Kan., July 21, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Missouri have been significantly impacted by recent flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from this adverse weather event.
“USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they recover from disasters,” said Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce. “I encourage impacted producers to contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages.”
USDA Disaster Assistance
Producers who experience livestock deaths in excess…
(Davis, Calif., July 20, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Utah have been significantly impacted by recent drought and wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
“We know current drought and wildfire conditions are adversely impacting crops, land, water supplies and livestock, creating financial and emotional strain for the farmers and ranchers we serve,” said Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce. “USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers…
(Topeka, Kan., July 20, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Colorado have been significantly impacted by recent drought and wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
“We know current drought and wildfire conditions are adversely impacting crops, land, water supplies and livestock, creating financial and emotional strain for the farmers and ranchers we serve,” said Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Richard Fordyce. “USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they recover from disasters. I encourage impacted producers to contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about…
(Washington, D.C., July 8, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding coverage options to add revenue protection for forage producers in 12 states, part of the Department’s efforts to put Farmers First through improved crop insurance. Implemented by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), the new coverage options guard against both yield losses and decline in price due to market changes.
“We closely collaborated with forage producers and industry stakeholders to develop this expanded policy to provide these coverage options in the areas where it is needed the most,” said RMA Administrator Pat Swanson. “We are dedicated to delivering risk management tools that are responsive to the needs of American farmers and ranchers, and offering this enhanced product…
(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 have the tools they need to be successful, strengthen farm…
(Spokane, WA, July 2, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that producers insured under the Canola and Rapeseed crop insurance program will have the option to elect separate enterprise units for each crop type, giving them more precise risk management tools tailored to the distinct characteristics of each type they grow.
Current enterprise units are available by county, irrigation practices, and organic practices. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, producers will be able to elect enterprise units at the type-level, rather than combining all types into a single enterprise unit. This aligns the options for canola and rapeseed producers with those already available to wheat producers.
“This update is a direct response to…
(Valdosta, GA, July 2, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that producers insured under the Canola and Rapeseed crop insurance program will have the option to elect separate enterprise units for each crop type, giving them more precise risk management tools tailored to the distinct characteristics of each type they grow.
Current enterprise units are available by county, irrigation practices, and organic practices. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, producers will be able to elect enterprise units at the type-level, rather than combining all types into a single enterprise unit. This aligns the options for canola and rapeseed producers with those already available to wheat producers.
“This update is a direct response to…
(Jackson, MS, July 2, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) is improving the sugarcane crop insurance program for Louisiana sugarcane farmers.
These improvements include separating irrigated and non-irrigated practices in parishes with a history of irrigation to recognize the different risks to sugarcane under both production practices. Additionally, coverage will be available for all commercial third year stubble cane and fourth year stubble varieties approved by the Louisiana State University AgCenter.
“We are putting Farmers First at USDA, strengthening farm resilience to ensure farmers have the tools they need to be successful,” said RMA Administrator Pat Swanson. “RMA worked with a task force from the American Sugarcane…