USDA Adds Risk Management Flexibility for Oyster Producers in Two Massachusetts Counties
(Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 11, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) approved a flexibility through the Shellfish…
Raleigh RO: USDA Expands Covered Causes of Loss for Grapevine Policyholders
(Raleigh, N.C., 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…
USDA Improves Crop Insurance for New York Apple Growers
(Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that beginning with the 2027 crop year, New York apple growers will be able to insure their fresh apples as individual varieties on their insurance policy rather than the varietal groupings…
Raleigh RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines for Fall Planted Crops
(Raleigh, N.C., 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.…
Raleigh RO: USDA Broadens Enterprise Unit Options for Canola and Rapeseed Producers
(Raleigh, NC, 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 tools…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Pennsylvania Impacted by Freeze
(Harrisburg, Pa., May 15, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Pennsylvania have been significantly impacted by recent freeze. 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 Virginia Impacted by Freeze
(Richmond, Va., May 15, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Virginia have been significantly impacted by recent freeze. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
“USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Vermont Impacted by Freeze
(Colchester, Vt., May 15, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Vermont have been significantly impacted by recent freeze. 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 Rhode Island Impacted by Freeze
(Warwick, R.I., May 15, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Rhode Island have been significantly impacted by recent freeze. 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 Maryland Impacted by Freeze
(Annapolis, Md., May 15, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Maryland have been significantly impacted by recent freeze. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
“USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and…