Clarification of Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) Insurable Acres
RMA has clarified the insurability of seed cotton base acres under STAX when the same acreage has been enrolled in ARC or PLC.
Wildfire Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP) and Wildfire Hurricane Indemnity Program+ (WHIP+) Linkage Requirements
RMA response on if HIP-WI, SCO, ECO, STAX, and MP can be used to meet linkage requirements under the WHIP and WHIP+ programs administered by FSA.
2021 Additional Price Elections for Selected Dry Bean Types with a March 15, 2021 Sales Closing Date
RMA is providing additional price elections for selected APH, SCO, and ECO dry bean and dry pea types with a March 15, 2021 SCD.
2021 Additional Price Elections for Sugar Beets and Oats with a March 15, 2021 Sales Closing Date
RMA is providing additional price elections for sugar beets and oats in states with a March 15, 2021 Sales Closing Date (SCD).
Reclamation Outlines CA Central Valley Project Initial 2021 Water Allocation
The Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial 2021 water supply allocation for Central Valley Project contractors. This year’s low allocation is a result of the dry winter California is experiencing after the dry water year of 2020.
Certain CA Policies May be Impacted by Recent Water Allocations
Due to ongoing dry conditions including record low snow water content and reservoir levels as well as the recently announced water allocations from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, there is a known cause of loss due to drought/failure of the irrigation supply effective February 23, 2021 for insureds that receive water from the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project.
2021 Crop Year Projected Prices and Volatility Factors
RMA has released 2021 CY projected prices and volatility factors for policies with a February 28, 2021 sales closing date.
2021 Additional Price Elections for Selected Dry Bean Types
RMA is providing additional price elections for APH, SCO and ECO dry bean types listed below with a February 28, 2021 SCD.
Adios to 2020
One of the joys of the holiday season is the opportunity for us to say thank you! Particularly during such a weird and crazy year, it has been a pleasure working with you all and we thank you for placing your business and your trust with Global Ag.
RMA Extends COVID-19 Relief
Recognizing continued challenges due to COVID-19, RMA has issued new actions that supplement the earlier relief authorized by Manager’s Bulletins: MGR 20-005, MGR 20-008, MGR 20-009, MGR 20-010, MGR 20-013, and MGR 20-026.
Final Agency Determination: FAD-301
RMA received a request for Final Agency Determination (FAD) regarding the interpretation of section 15(h)(7) of the Basic Provisions which covers Production Included in Determining an Indemnity and Payment Reductions.
Basic and Crop Provision Changes Effective for the 2021 and Succeeding Crop Years
FCIC has revised the Area Risk Protection Insurance (ARPI) Basic Provisions, Common Crop Insurance Policy (CCIP) Basic Provisions, Sunflower Seed Crop Provisions, and Dry Pea Crop Provisions for the 2021 and succeeding crop years.
Hemp APH Insurance Program Changes Effective for the 2021 and Succeeding Crop Years
FCIC has approved modifications to the Hemp APH Insurance Program applicable for the 2021 and succeeding crop years.
2020 Crop Year (CY) Common Crop Insurance Policy and Area Risk Protection Insurance Harvest Prices Announcement
2020 CY harvest prices have been approved for the following plans of insurance: Revenue Protection, Area Revenue Protection, Revenue Protection with Harvest Price Exclusion and Area Revenue Protection – Harvest Price Exclusion.
Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) Endorsement Effective for the 2021 and Succeeding Crop Years
FCIC has approved the implementation of the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO), available for the 2021 crop year for select crops with a contract change date of November 30, 2020 or later.