Spokane RO: USDA Expands Covered Causes of Loss for Grapevine Policyholders
(Spokane, Wash., 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…
Spokane RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines for Fall Planted Crops
(Spokane, Wash., 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 Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Washington Impacted by Drought and Wildfire
(Spokane, Wash., Aug. 3, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Washington have been significantly impacted by recent drought and wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oregon Impacted by Drought and Wildfire
(Spokane, Wash., Aug. 3, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Oregon have been significantly impacted by recent drought and wildfires. 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.
“We know current drought and wildfire…
Spokane RO: USDA Broadens Enterprise Unit Options for Canola and Rapeseed Producers
(Spokane, WA, 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 tailored to the distinct…
Spokane RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(SPOKANE, Wash., 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…
Spokane RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
(Spokane, Wash., 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 Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Washington Impacted by Recent Flooding
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash., Dec. 23, 2025 – Agricultural operations in Washington 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…
Spokane RO: USDA Expands Triticale Crop Insurance Program Starting Crop Year 2026
SPOKANE, Wash., July 21, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk…