Crop Insurance Deadlines Rapidly Approaching

The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds agricultural producers to review crop insurance coverage before upcoming deadlines for spring-planted crops and specific plans, including Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next key sales closing dates are February 28, March 15 and April 15.

Producers can use the USDA RMA’s Actuarial Information Browser, ProAg’s Products by State or the RMA Map Viewer to determine applicable deadlines. These tools provide detailed timelines for insurance application, production reporting, acreage reporting, premium billing and contract change dates.

Federal crop insurance helps producers and owners manage revenue risks and strengthens the rural economy. Producers may select from many options that include yield coverage, revenue protection and area risk plans of insurance.

Whole-Farm Revenue Protection provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy. It is available in all counties nationwide.

Micro Farm was introduced in 2021. It aims to help direct market and small-scale producers that may sell locally. This policy simplifies record-keeping and covers post-production costs like washing and value-added products.

Producers can find additional information on the Actuarial Information Browser. Crop insurance coverage decisions must be made on or before the sales closing date. The USDA encourages producers to visit their crop insurance agent soon to learn specific details for the 2025 crop year.