VALDOSTA, Ga., April 3, 2024 — USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama and Florida growers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their Controlled Environment policy for the 2025 crop year is May 1.

Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage revenue risks and strengthens the rural economy. Additional information can be found on the Actuarial Information Browser page on the RMA website. Coverage is available for Controlled Environment in select Alabama and Florida counties.

Growers are encouraged to visit their crop insurance agent soon see if their county is covered and to learn specific details for the 2025 crop year.

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov.

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit usda.gov.

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