Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina for Nursery Growers

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina nursery growers that the sales closing date for crop insurance coverage for the 2025 crop year is May 1. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the May 1 sales closing date to do so. Growers applying for the first time may purchase coverage at any time.

Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage revenue risks and strengthens the rural economy.

Coverage begins 30 days after receipt of a signed application and approval of required documents. For Nursery Value Select coverage, a Nursery Value Report, Monthly Unit Value Plan, and two copies of the grower’s most recent catalog is required. More information on nursery crop insurance is available at RMA's Nursery Policy Web Page.

Growers are encouraged to visit their crop insurance agent soon to learn specific details for the 2025 crop year.