RMA

Pandemic Cover Crop Program Funding Availability Announced

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced funding availability for the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) for the 2021 crop year. This program provides premium support to eligible agricultural producers who planted qualifying cover crops on insured acres.

RMA Funding Availability for Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance Program

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced funding availability for the Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance (TOGA) Program. This program provides premium assistance for producers transitioning to or using organic agricultural systems, with funding applied to the 2023 reinsurance year.

RMA Funding Availability: Additional Payment to Approved Insurance Providers

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the availability of $25 million in funding under the Additional Payment (ADD PAY) Program. This one-time payment is for Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for specialty crops during the 2021 reinsurance year.

USDA RMA Prevented Planting Listening Sessions

The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is hosting listening sessions and requesting public input on the prevented planting provisions of the Common Crop Insurance Policy. The agency is seeking feedback on potential improvements to coverage, including harvest price adjustments and additional coverage levels.

RMA Reopens Comment Period on Prevented Planting Provisions

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) has reopened the comment period for its request for information regarding prevented planting provisions in the Common Crop Insurance Policy. The agency is seeking public input on various aspects of prevented planting coverage, including adjustments based on harvest prices and coverage levels. The comment period will remain open until October 12, 2023.