2021 News | RMA

Press Releases

Dec

14

RMA Publishes Proposed Changes to the Apple Crop Insurance Policy
Dec

02

USDA Improves, Strengthens Crop Insurance for Hemp Producers
Dec

01

USDA Updates Crop Insurance to Respond to Producer Needs, Support Conservation and Climate Mitigation Efforts
Nov

30

Small-Scale, Local Producers Get Improved Insurance Coverage through New Micro Farm Policy
Oct

06

USDA Introduces New Insurance Policy for Farmers Who Sell Locally
Sep

27

USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Ida
Sep

02

USDA to Offer New Insurance Option for Conservation-Minded Corn Farmers Who ‘Split-Apply’ Nitrogen
Sep

01

RMA Makes Improvements to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
Aug

31

RMA Revises Dates for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage and Apiculture Insurance Programs
Aug

26

Reports: Interest in Crop Insurance for Specialty and Organic Crops Grows as Options Expand
Jul

29

USDA Funds Risk Management Education for Historically Underserved Producers
Jul

27

RMA Extends Deadlines, Waives Interest Deferral for Emergency Drought Relief
Jul

13

RMA Authorizes Emergency Procedures to Help Drought-Impacted Producers
Jul

06

Producers Can Now Hay, Graze and Chop Cover Crops Anytime and Still Receive Full Prevented Planting Payment
Jun

30

RMA Strengthens Insurance Policies Including Dry Beans, Dry Peas and Wheat
Jun

01

Producers with Crop Insurance to Receive Premium Benefit for Cover Crops
May

27

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
May

17

USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction
May

04

USDA Announces Listening Session on Impacts of COVID-19 on New Farmers
Apr

28

USDA Improves Livestock Crop Insurance Policies with New Options
Jan

19

USDA Announces Implementation of Improvements to Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program
Jan

18

USDA and Dairy Farmers Work Together to Mitigate Risk for 2021