Virginia News
USDA Authorizes Flexibility and Streamlines Crop Insurance for Apple Growers Impacted by Spring Freeze
(Washington, D.C., July 6, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to provide additional emergency relief for apple growers in Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia recovering from a catastrophic late-April freeze. USDA’s Risk Management…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Virginia Impacted by Freeze
(Richmond, Va., May 15, 2026) – Agricultural operations in Virginia have been significantly impacted by recent freeze. 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.
“USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and…
Raleigh RO: RMA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Insurance Deadlines
(RALEIGH, N.C., 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. …
Raleigh RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Spring Planted Crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm
(Raleigh, N.C., 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…
USDA Expands Shellfish Crop Insurance Program in North Carolina and Virginia
Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 22, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the expansion of the Shellfish crop insurance program for the 2026 and succeeding crop years to include…
Raleigh RO: Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Summer Planted Crops, Annual Forage, and Forage Seeding
RALEIGH, N.C., 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…