USDA Inching Closer to Hemp Crop Insurance

USDA’s Risk Management Agency Administrator visits Florida farms to hear directly from specialty crop growers about what works and what doesn’t.

Region’s recovery efforts from last fall’s devastating storm has been extra slow due in large part to political red tape.

Keeping tabs on the latest on crop insurance updates will help you and your operation stay ahead of the game.

Damage assessment and documentation among the top priorities for producers impacted by soaking storm.

Beyond the tangible impact unleashed on Florida groves, Hurricane Irma exposed major flaws in the federal crop insurance program for citrus.

More than $1 billion being sought to address major crop losses due to Hurricane Irma.

In light of what Hurricane Irma stirred up, now is a good time to review how well you cover your assets.

With billions of dollars lost to Irma, financial assistance will be crucial for many.

Striking images from the field reveal not only the storm’s destructive nature, but also paths to recovery and reconstruction.

Preliminary damage estimates confirm storm’s ferocity.

USDA chief grants extra time and special procedures to document and file claims.

The devastating human toll from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey has rightly dominated news coverage. Growers and those who work with them, however, should also think about how this historic storm will also affect them. 

State of emergency declared for fast-forming tropical system.

U.S. Apple Association working with AgriLogic Consulting, LLC and USDA Risk Management Agency to offer new risk management option which takes into effect weather damage and fire blight loses.

Water Shortage Warning Order expanded to all counties within St. Johns River Water Management District.

USDA designates four counties as primary natural disaster areas; loans offered to those eligible.

Growers are hoping for federal assistance as cleanup from the storm continues.

Between drought in the Northeast, forest fires in the West, and Hurricane Matthew in the Southeast, many growers and marketers are trying to figure out what their next steps should be.

Even though the major storm didn’t make landfall in the Sunshine State, Mother Nature made sure to leave her mark.