Producers to Receive Crop Insurance Premium Benefit for Cover Crops
Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) if they planted cover crops during this crop year. The Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP), offered nationally by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), helps farmers maintain their cover crop systems, despite […]
Dry Bean Growers Do Qualify for Government Assistance
Questions have been circulating on whether or not dry bean producers are eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. According to Tom Hance with Gordly Associates, the answer is yes. Dry edible beans are fall under the Sales Commodities category of CFAP 2. “Dry beans are included in CFAP 2,” said Hance. “Growers […]
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Plan Unveiled
After reviewing existing COVID-19 relief, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take a new approach for distributing additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. This new initiative is called the Pandemic Assistance for Producers. It includes: 1.) $6 million to expand assistance to more producers, with an emphasis on small farmers and ranches, dairy, […]
