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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Colorado Impacted by Drought and Wildfire
(Topeka, Kan., July 20, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Colorado have been significantly impacted by recent drought and wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
“We know current drought and wildfire…
Topeka RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(TOPEKA, Kan., April 2, 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. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next major sales closing dates are May 1, May 15, July 15 and July 31.
Producers are encouraged to…
Topeka RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
(Topeka, Kan., 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…
Topeka RO: RMA Improves Dry Pea and Dry Bean Crop Insurance Programs to Provide Higher Insurance Guarantees
TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 16, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced that dry peas and dry beans grown for contract seed can be insured using a weighted average contract price for a higher insurance guarantee, under both the Revenue and Actual Production History…
Topeka RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Summer Planted Crops, Annual Forage, and Forage Seeding
TOPEKA, Kan., April 18, 2025 – 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 summer planted crops, annual forage and forage seeding. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next major sales closing dates are May 1…