The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency this week announced greater crop insurance options for farmers against unexpected decreases in their operating margin. Offered through the federal crop insurance program, margin protection insurance for corn, wheat, rice and soybeans will be available in more states and have updates designed to better clarify the real input costs covered beginning in …
Crop Insurance Closing Date
USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds farmers that February 28 is the sales closing date for crop insurance. This applies to policies for corn, cotton, flue-cured tobacco, grain sorghum, peanuts, and soybeans. Tyron Spearman has the details.