Articles tagged under: Risk Management Agency
FSA and RMA Officials Hear Firsthand About Historic Drought
Published July 2, 2021
North Dakota farmers and ranchers are dealing with historic drought conditions. Their voices were heard firsthand by USDA leadership in Carrington. "These conditions are ever bit as bad, maybe even worse, than any drought during my time as governor," said…RMA Announces Crop Insurance Changes for Wheat, Dry Beans
Published July 1, 2021
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is offering new crop insurance options for farmers growing small grains, dry beans and dry peas. Beginning in 2022, RMA will allow enterprise units for each type of wheat and each category of dry beans. That…USDA Takes a Closer Look at North Dakota’s Drought
Published June 30, 2021
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice-President Julie Ellingson attended the meeting with USDA officials in Mandan Wednesday. "Of course, what North Dakota livestock producers need the most is rain and that doesn't happen with a policy change, but we've asked…North Dakota Seeking Flexibility from RMA on Drought
Published June 28, 2021
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is asking the USDA for flexibility on failed acres due to the drought. Goehring wants the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider allowing non-program crops, cover crops or forage to be planted on failed…Frustration Voiced About RMA
Published June 18, 2021
Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy may get an earful when he visits North Dakota. Ranchers participating in the town hall meeting Thursday asked for additional flexibility from RMA. Rugby rancher Mark Koenig spoke about his experience with the…Burgum Hosts Town Hall Drought Meetings
Published June 18, 2021
Without additional flexibility from the Risk Management Agency, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum believes the state is facing a disaster of historic proportions. One-hundred percent of the state is in some stage of drought, destroying the grass and hay supply.…Certify Cover Crop Acres by Tuesday
Published June 11, 2021
Farmers who seeded a cover crop this spring are eligible for premium support of $5 per acre. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program is being offered by the Risk Management Agency. To receive this benefit, RMA Regional Director Pamela Stahlke says…Premium Discount for Farmers Who Plant a Cover Crop
Published June 2, 2021
USDA’s Pandemic Cover Crop Program will deliver a $5 per acre crop insurance premium discount for farmers who plant a cover crop. Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy says farmers must report acreage information for cover crops by June…Barbre Recommends More Farmers Serve at USDA
Published November 30, 2020
In the current administration, key USDA agency leads are farmers. That includes Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre. The past four years helping other farmers navigate crop insurance is the opportunity of a lifetime for Barbre. "When I got to…