8 Pointers To Prepare Your Farm Now for a Hurricane Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 1, 2026 Is your farm prepared for a hurricane? Having plans in place now can help avoid confusion and calamity caused by storms.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Blueberry Growers Hit By Freeze Should Do This Now Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 5, 2026 The North American Blueberry Council offers sound advice for producers reeling from the recent Arctic blast.
4 Trends Influencing Risk Management on the Farm in 2026 By Josh Smart, HUB International|December 29, 2025 Cybersecurity joins a familiar roll call of challenges for agricultural producers. Stay proactive to protect your farm from risk.
Advice on Smoke Taint Solutions for Grape Growers By Melanie Lux|January 28, 2025 With wildfires top of mind lately, insurance experts offer tips to protect vineyards from going up in smoke.
Important Available Resources for Farmers in Need After Hurricane Helene and Milton By Paul Rusnak|October 3, 2024 Recovery efforts are in full swing for growers who were in the path of back-to-back major hurricanes. Luckily, there are numerous ways to get help.
New Insurance Options Coming for Specialty and Organic Crop Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 28, 2024 USDA is expanding coverage options and making additional policy updates starting for 2025 crop year.
How Bad Was Flooding for South Florida Farmers? Feedback Wanted By Paul Rusnak|June 18, 2024 Recent excess rainfall event swamps parts of the Sunshine State. University of Florida researchers want to hear from growers about impacts.
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.
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.
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?
