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Springfield RO: USDA Expands Covered Causes of Loss for Grapevine Policyholders
(Springfield, Ill., 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…
USDA Enhances Grape Coverage Options in Michigan and Ohio
(Springfield, Ill., Aug. 31, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it is enhancing Federal crop insurance options for grape producers in Michigan and Ohio. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, these updates will expand grape coverage into additional counties across both states and allow producers to receive variety-specific…
Springfield RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines for Fall Planted Crops
(Springfield, Ill., 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.…
Springfield RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(SPRINGFIELD, Ill., 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.
Producers…
Springfield RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
(Springfield, Ill., 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…
Springfield RO: USDA Announces New Margin Coverage Option for Row Crops
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., 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.…