June 06, 2013

Pecan Crop Insurance Provisions

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) released a correction to the final regulation that was published on Thursday, February 28, 2013 regarding Pecan crop insurance.

To view the rule, click here.

Risk Management Education

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) announced that it will fund $5,000,000 to fund cooperative agreements under the Risk Management Education in Targeted States Program.

To view the notice, click here.

Risk Management Education Partnership Programs

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) announced that it will fund $3,000,000 to fund the Risk Management Education Partnership Program.

To view the notice, click here.

2014 Crop Year County Crop Program Expansion

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) has expanded the number of counties where certain crops such as blueberries, grapes, onions and pecans are insurable for the 2014 crop year.

To view the announcement, click here.

2014 County Crop Program Deletions

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) Board of Directors approved the deletion of a number of county crop programs such as apples, peaches and potatoes for the 2014 and succeeding crop years.

To view the announcement, click here.

 

May 31, 2013

Primary Natural Disaster Areas

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has designated several counties in the following states as Primary Natural Disaster Areas:

            Montana
            Oregon
            Nebraska
            Utah
            Wyoming

Federal Crop Insurance Corp Business Report

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) released its weekly business report for the Federal Crop Insurance Corp.

To view the report, click here.

 

May 24, 2013

Primary Natural Disaster Areas

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has designated several counties in the following states as Primary Natural Disaster Areas:

            Montana
            Texas
            Texas

 

Federal Crop Insurance Corp Business Report

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) released its weekly business report for the Federal Crop Insurance Corp.

To view the report, click here.

 

May 17, 2013

New Tool to Prevent Intentional Food Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new tool to help bolster the food industry’s defense measures against an act of intentional food contamination. 

To view the announcement, click here.

 

May 10, 2013

Farm Payments to Resume

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration, are scheduled to resume today, May 8.

To view the announcement, click here.

Primary Natural Disaster Areas

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has designated several counties in the following states as Primary Natural Disaster Areas:

            Colorado
            Florida
            Iowa
            Montana
            South Dakota

 

May 03, 2013

Primary Natural Disaster Areas

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has designated several counties in the following states as Primary Natural Disaster Areas.

            Arizona
            California
            Florida
            Nevada
            Texas
            Texas
            Utah

FCIC Board Meeting

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) will hold a board meeting on May 8-9, 2013 to discuss tart cherry and other confidential topics.

To view the announcement, click here.

 

April 25, 2013

Disaster Assistance to Producers in 12 States

Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary, announced disaster assistance valued at $209 million to help farmers, landowners and communities recover from the effects of Sandy.

To view the announcement, click here.

 

March 28, 2013

Summary of Business Report

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) released a summary of business report for 2010-2013.

To view the report, click here.

FL Citrus Fruit Loss Adjustments

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) released the Florida Citrus Fruit Loss Adjustment Standards Handbook for 2014 and succeeding crop years.

To view the report, click here. 

 

March 22, 2013

Primary Natural Disaster Areas

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has designated several counties in the following states as Primary Natural Disaster Areas.

            California

            Iowa

AZ/CA Citrus Crop Insurance Provisions

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) has proposed a rule to amend the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Arizona-California Citrus Crop Insurance Provisions.

To view the notice, click here.

 

January 17, 2013

Orange Juice May Be the Answer to Citrus Greening Disease

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) released a study showing that the amino acids in orange juice may hold clues to fighting against Citrus Greening Disease.

To view the report, click here.

 

January 11, 2013

Nursery Crop Insurance

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) released the nursery crop insurance provisions for 2013.

To view the announcement, click here.