North Carolina News
Raleigh RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(RALEIGH, N.C., 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. …
Raleigh RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
(Raleigh, N.C., 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…
USDA Expands Shellfish Crop Insurance Program in North Carolina and Virginia
Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 22, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the expansion of the Shellfish crop insurance program for the 2026 and succeeding crop years to include…
Raleigh RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Summer Planted Crops, Annual Forage, and Forage Seeding
RALEIGH, N.C., April 18, 2025 – 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 summer planted crops, annual forage and forage seeding. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next major sales closing dates are May…