Crop Insurance Sales Closing Dates Approach for Spring Planted Crops
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The USDA Risk Management Agency has issued a reminder to agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is approaching for spring planted crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, Micro Farm, and some specialty crops. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, with the next major dates being February 28, March 15, and April 15. Producers must finalize coverage decisions on or before the applicable sales closing date.
“Crop insurance coverage decisions must be made on or before the applicable sales closing date.”
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The USDA Risk Management Agency published a news release reminding agricultural producers of upcoming sales closing dates for federal crop insurance. The major deadlines are February 28, March 15, and April 15, depending on crop type and location. Coverage options include yield coverage, revenue protection, and area risk plans, as well as Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm for revenue risk management.
Agricultural producers who grow spring planted crops, specialty crops, or participate in Whole-Farm Revenue Protection or Micro Farm should contact their crop insurance agent immediately to ensure their coverage decisions are submitted before the applicable sales closing date. Coverage decisions must be made on or before the sales closing date to be effective for the upcoming crop year.
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
News Release | Washington DC |
February 5, 2026
View PDF Feb. 5, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring planted crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, Micro Farm and some specialty crops. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next major sales closing dates are Feb. 28, March 15 and April 15.
Producers are encouraged to visit their crop insurance agent soon to learn specific details for the upcoming crop year. Crop insurance coverage decisions must be made on or before the applicable sales closing date.
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency lists sales closing dates in the Actuarial Information Browser, under the “Dates” tab.
Producers can also access the RMA Map Viewer tool to visualize the insurance program date choices for acreage reporting, cancellation, contract change, earliest planting, end of insurance, end of late planting period, final planting, premium billing, production reporting, sales closing, and termination dates, when applicable, per commodity, insurance plan, type and practice. Additionally, producers can access the RMA Information Reporting System tool to specifically identify applicable dates for their operation, using the “Insurance Offer Reports” application.
Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage risk and strengthen the rural economy. Producers may select from several coverage options, including yield coverage, revenue protection and area risk plans of insurance.
Crop insurance options to manage revenue risks include Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm. Whole-Farm Revenue Protection provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy and is available in all counties nationwide. Micro Farm aims to help direct market and small-scale producers that may sell locally, and this policy simplifies record keeping and covers post-production costs like washing and value-added products.
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RMA secures the future of agriculture by providing world class risk management tools to rural America through Federal crop insurance and risk management education programs. RMA provides policies for more than 130 crops and is constantly working to adjust and create new policies based on producer needs and feedback.
Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available online at the RMA Agent Locator. Producers can learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at rma.usda.gov or by contacting their RMA Regional Office.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Risk Management Agency:
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250
Contact:
FPAC Press Desk
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
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