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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…

FSA Deadlines Ahead

Published July 7, 2023

The deadline for Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) and Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 enrollment is Friday. “That deadline has actually been extended from June 2 to give producers a little extra time to finish up those applications if…

Forage Insurance Flexibility

Published May 9, 2023

The USDA has increased flexibility for Annual Forage Insurance and Rainfall Index Basic Provisions in eight pilot states, including North and South Dakota. Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger says these changes allow producers to choose what acreage is insured…

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

Published March 15, 2023

In preparation for the '23 farm bill, the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency provide technical assistance to lawmakers on farm programs. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger believes it is important for farmers and ranchers to remind lawmakers about the…

Revenue Policies Now Available for Oats and Rye

Published December 2, 2022

The Risk Management Agency has expanded its small grains crop provisions to include revenue protection for oats and rye for the 2023 crop year. This option was already available for wheat and barley.

Crop Insurance Option Expanded to MN, IL and WI

Published September 29, 2022

USDA has expanded its Post-Application Coverage Endorsement option for corn farmers who split-apply nitrogen to include most of Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin. Earlier this year, the Risk Management Agency made the PACE option available to select counties in seven states,…

Hoeven Seeks Solutions

Published May 20, 2022

At the conclusion of Friday's roundtable, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said he’ll reach out to the Risk Management Agency. "Is there something we can do either with crop insurance or the USDA to incentivize farmers to plant the crop,…

More Flexibility, Better Protection

Published May 5, 2022

USDA has updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers. With Dairy Revenue Protection, dairy farmers can continue coverage even if they experience a disaster, such as a barn fire. Livestock Gross Margin coverage for cattle, dairy and swine…

Crop Insurance Could Be Tweaked

Published March 14, 2022

After speaking with wheat growers at the Commodity Classic, Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger said crop insurance sign-up needs fine tuning. "There are areas where dates need to be changed to try and accommodate farmers who are doing double…

Support for Historically-Underserved Farmers

Published January 11, 2022

USDA is investing up to $2 million for risk management education for small-scale and historically underserved farmers. Nonprofit groups, universities and the Extension service can apply to the Risk Management Agency for these funds. Those organizations must apply by March…

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RMA Gathers Feedback

FSA Deadlines Ahead

Forage Insurance Flexibility

USDA Prepares for New Farm Bill

Revenue Policies Now Available for Oats and Rye

Crop Insurance Option Expanded to MN, IL and WI

Hoeven Seeks Solutions

More Flexibility, Better Protection

Crop Insurance Could Be Tweaked

Support for Historically-Underserved Farmers

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