USDA Announces Changes to Hemp Crop Insurance Program

USDA Announces Changes to Hemp Crop Insurance Program

Federal Crop Insurance was a key area to address following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.  Last year, USDA Risk Management agency (RMA) began insuring hemp producers with Multi-Peril Crop Insurance. This year, the agency insured over 12,000 acres through 59 policies. 

The USDA announced today that they’re making some changes to the hemp crop insurance program.  These are expected to benefit producers and portrays an agency that has targeted considerable resources to improving administrative aspects of hemp production. From the

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