USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Illinois Impacted by Recent Severe Weather
(Springfield, Ill., May 1, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather, including tornadoes, straight-line winds, and hail. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers…
Springfield RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 2, 2026) –…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Michigan Impacted by Winter Storms
(Springfield, Ill., March 26, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Michigan 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 adverse weather events.
“USDA has a suite of programs to support…
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…
RMA Expands Written Agreement Option for Specialty Trait Soybean Crop Insurance Program to Indiana and Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 16, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced it is expanding the Specialty Trait Soybean (STS) program to allow for written agreements in Indiana and Illinois for the 2026 crop year.
STS offers a…
Springfield RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Fall Planted Crops
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 12, 2025 – …
Springfield RO: USDA Expands Triticale Crop Insurance Program Starting Crop Year 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. July 21, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
Springfield RO: RMA Makes Quality Loss Option Available on Additional Crop Insurance Policies Starting Crop Year 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 16, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
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.…
Springfield RO: USDA Announces Changes to Livestock Insurance Programs for 2026 and Subsequent Years
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) …