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USDA Extends Insurance Date for Monterey Lemon Growers
(Davis, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that beginning with the 2028 crop year,…
Davis RO: USDA Expands Covered Causes of Loss for Grapevine Policyholders
(Davis, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the expansion of insured causes of loss through the grapevine insurance program, along with additional program updates. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, grapevine policyholders will be protected in the event of an earthquake.
“RMA has been steadfast in our commitment to…
Davis RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines for Fall Planted Crops
(Davis, Calif., Aug. 5, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for fall planted crops.…
USDA Introduces More Crop Insurance Options for Forage Producers
(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…
Davis RO: USDA Risk Management Agency Makes Updates to Strawberry Crop Insurance Program
(DAVIS, Calf., May 5, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced multiple updates to the Production and Revenue History…
Davis RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(DAVIS, Calif., April 2, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next major sales closing dates are May 1, May 15, July 15 and July 31.
…Davis RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
(Davis, Calif., Feb. 5, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring…
Davis RO: USDA Responds to Producer Demand, Expands Controlled Environment Crop Insurance to 35 Additional Counties
(Davis, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced expansion of the Controlled Environment pilot crop insurance program for the 2027 and succeeding crop years. The expansion reflects the Trump Administration’s commitment to putting American farmers first by ensuring risk management tools keep pace with the evolving needs of innovative…
Davis RO: USDA Announces New Margin Coverage Option for Row Crops
DAVIS, Calif., July 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the Margin Coverage Option (MCO) as a crop insurance endorsement for corn, cotton, grain sorghum, rice, soybeans and spring wheat in select states for the 2026 and succeeding crop years.…
RMA Increases Reconditioning Payment Amount for Producers with Raisin Crop Insurance Coverage
DAVIS, Calif., May 16, 2025 – The U.S. Departmentof Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency…