Jackson RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines for Fall Planted Crops
(Jackson, Miss., 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 Risk Management Agency Sweetens Sugarcane Insurance for Louisiana Farmers
(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…
Jackson RO: USDA Broadens Enterprise Unit Options for Canola and Rapeseed Producers
(Jackson, MS, 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…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Louisiana Impacted by Recent Flooding
(JACKSON, MISS., June 26, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Louisiana 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…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Mississippi Impacted by Recent Flooding
(JACKSON, Miss., June 26, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Mississippi 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…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Mississippi Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes
(Jackson, Miss., May 18, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Mississippi have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from…
Jackson RO: USDA Expands Hurricane Insurance Protection to Crops Insured by Written Agreement
(JACKSON, Miss., April 30, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a significant expansion of the…
Jackson RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(JACKSON, Miss., April 2, 2026) –…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Mississippi Impacted by Winter Storms
Winter Storms
(Jackson, Miss., February 23, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Mississippi have been significantly impacted by recent winter…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Arkansas Impacted by Winter Storms
(Little Rock, Ark., February 23, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these…