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USDA Announces One Farmer, One File Initiative

Published February 27, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a new initiative called One Farmer, One File, which aims to streamline and modernize records across Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency systems. "These new modern systems will not…
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NDFU Defends PP Buy-Up Option

Published January 28, 2026

The Risk Management Agency eliminated the voluntary five percent buy-up option for prevented planting crop insurance coverage. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue is asking USDA to reverse its decision. "We don't think that there is any justification for eliminating…
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New Crop Insurance Provisions Implemented

Published August 21, 2025

USDA’s Risk Management Agency has announced the rapid implementation of enhancements to the crop insurance program. These provisions include more support for beginning farmers and ranchers, expanded coverage options and premium support. These changes were part of the budget reconciliation…
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Additional Risk Management Tools for Canola

Published December 6, 2024

During the Minnesota Canola Symposium, Minnesota Canola Council Executive Director Beth Nelson announced USDA's Risk Management Agency has approved 22 additional counties for federal crop insurance on canola. "I want to be sure that growers outside of those 22 counties…
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Crop Insurance Enhancements for ’25

Published November 27, 2024

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is now offering revenue protection coverage for flax. This option is already available for barley, rye, wheat and oats. For farmers who want yield coverage without electing one of the new revenue coverage options, there are…
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RMA Gathers Feedback

Published August 10, 2023

The Risk Management Agency held a listening session in West Fargo for feedback over possible changes to prevented plant programs. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said the concerns vary by region. "It depends on if there's a drought or excessive moisture…
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