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USDA Offers Greater Protection and Flexibility With RMA’s Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance
USDA Offers Greater Protection and Flexibility With RMA’s Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance

Agriculture producers with Federal crop insurance for crops in transition to organic or a certified organic grain or feed crop are eligible to receive premium assistance from the USDA for the 2023 reinsurance year.

USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative
USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the USDA’s $300 million investment, that aims to help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers through organic production.

Organic field crop production gains momentum
Organic field crop production gains momentum

It comes as no surprise that the organic sector continues to grow at a faster pace than other agricultural production systems. And organic field crops have gained in acreage and value, according to a new USDA report.