By Jamie Martin
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers to review their crop insurance coverage before upcoming deadlines. Key sales closing dates for 2025 are February 28, March 15, and April 15. Farmers should act soon to secure their policies.
Crop insurance is a crucial part of the farm safety net, providing financial protection against losses. Farmers can choose from coverage options such as yield protection, revenue protection, and area risk plans.
The USDA also offers Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, covering all farm commodities under one policy, and Micro Farm, designed for small-scale producers.
To determine applicable deadlines, farmers can use the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) Actuarial Information Browser or the RMA Map Viewer. These tools provide detailed timelines for insurance application, premium billing, and production reporting.
“Federal crop insurance helps producers manage revenue risks and strengthens the rural economy,” the USDA emphasized. Farmers are encouraged to meet with their crop insurance agents soon to finalize their coverage decisions.
Crop insurance is available through private agents, and farmers can find more details at the RMA Agent Locator or by contacting their local RMA office. Farmers must act before their respective sales closing dates to ensure continuous coverage for the 2025 crop year.
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