Raleigh RO: USDA Expands Hurricane Insurance Protection to Crops Insured by Written Agreement
(RALEIGH, N.C., April 30, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a significant expansion of the…
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…
Raleigh RO: USDA Responds to Producer Demand, Expands Controlled Environment Crop Insurance to 35 Additional Counties
(Raleigh, N.C., 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…
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: USDA Expands Triticale Crop Insurance Program Starting Crop Year 2026
RALEIGH, N.C., July 21, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk…
Raleigh RO: RMA Makes Quality Loss Option Available on Additional Crop Insurance Policies Starting Crop Year 2026
RALEIGH, N.C., July 16, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
Raleigh RO: USDA Extends Rainfall Collection Period for Hurricane Insurance Protection
RALEIGH, N.C., May 15, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the rainfall collection period for the …
Raleigh RO: USDA Announces Changes to Livestock Insurance Programs for 2026 and Subsequent Years
RALEIGH, N.C., May 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) approved changes to improve insurance coverage for American livestock producers. These updates will take effect for the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and…