New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers By USDA-RMA|October 11, 2023 Improvements are part of a comprehensive effort to improve risk management tools and other programs for wider variety of producers.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
What To Know About USDA’s New Crop Insurance Option for Tropical Storms Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2023 USDA’s recent expansion of its hurricane crop insurance policy this year has already provided farmers with $85.4 million for post-Idalia issues.
What You Should Know About the New Grapevine Insurance Program from USDA Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 30, 2023 Program will provide coverage for loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as freeze or fire.
‘Smoke Summit’ Aims To Help Get Clarity on Grape Taint By David Eddy|August 21, 2023 USDA announces a five-year project to research wildfire smoke impacts on wine grapes.
Georgia Produce Growers Look for Relief After Series of Strong Storms Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 22, 2023 Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association encouraging producers to document and report damages.
National Potato Council, Specialty Crop Groups Gear up for 2023 Farm Bill Effort By Kam Quarles|March 1, 2023 NPC leader Kam Quarles says the industry can strengthen American produce operations for years to come.
Are You Covered? How Farmers Can Stay a Step Ahead of Disaster By Thomas Skernivitz|February 1, 2023 Tis the season for applying for crop insurance. Check out these useful resources to help protect your assets.
Why It Might Be the Right Time for Growers To Add Extra Insurance Coverage By Thomas Skernivitz|October 12, 2022 With extreme weather becoming more extreme, growers should consider updating their insurance plans.
Changes Coming to Apple Crop Insurance? What Growers Should Know Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 15, 2021 Following feedback from the proposed rule, USDA’s Risk Management Agency will publish a final rule expected to be effective for the 2023 crop year.
8 Pointers To Prepare Your Farm for a Hurricane Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 1, 2021 Have plans in place now to avoid confusion and calamity caused by storms.
Farm Damage From Tropical Storm Eta? How To Get Help Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 3, 2020 Florida producers urged to seek disaster assistance from USDA. Here’s where they can find it.
New Hurricane Endorsement Option for Crop Insurance By Frank Giles|October 6, 2020 Policy protection offer could pay off if a storm passes nearby your farm.
How Growers Can Prep the Right Way for a Hurricane Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2020 Learn what steps are employed by IMG Enterprises for success during storm season in Florida.
Crop Insurance Deadline Looms for Florida Tomato and Pecan Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 9, 2020 2020 is here. Are you and your farm assets covered?
USDA Inching Closer to Hemp Crop Insurance By Matthew J. Grassi|September 25, 2019 A recent swing through one of the top emerging markets for hemp and legal cannabis growers hammered home why the industry needs safeguards in place.
What Can Be Done to Improve Crop Insurance? By Frank Giles|May 23, 2019 USDA’s Risk Management Agency Administrator visits Florida farms to hear directly from specialty crop growers about what works and what doesn’t.
Southeast Farmers Still Hurting From Hurricane Michael After-Effects By Adam N. Rabinowitz | Christa Court|May 16, 2019 Region’s recovery efforts from last fall’s devastating storm has been extra slow due in large part to political red tape.
Are Your Citrus Nursery Assets Covered in Case of Disaster? By Peter Chaires|October 25, 2018 Keeping tabs on the latest on crop insurance updates will help you and your operation stay ahead of the game.
Tips for Growers Picking up in the Wake of Florence Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2018 Damage assessment and documentation among the top priorities for producers impacted by soaking storm.
Crop Insurance Reform for Citrus Needed Now By Mike Sparks|March 20, 2018 Beyond the tangible impact unleashed on Florida groves, Hurricane Irma exposed major flaws in the federal crop insurance program for citrus.