Federal Crop Insurance Program

Federal Crop Insurance Program 

This program may have additional incentives or benefits for those who are underserved. Learn more about our terminology.

 

What is this program?

The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) provides crop insurance to America’s farmers and ranchers to protect them against adverse weather events, natural disasters, or falling prices.

This is how Federal Crop Insurance works:

• Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) sell and service federal crop insurance policies in every state and in Puerto Rico through a public-private partnership with USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA).
• RMA backs the AIPs who share the risks associated with catastrophic losses due to major weather events.

 

How can I use this program?

• RMA provides policies for more than 100 crops. Each insurance plan provides different types of insurance coverage to specific commodities.
• Click here to view crop insurance plans
• For information about crop policies available in specific counties and states, see RMA's county crop program listings.

 

Are there any deadlines?

• Deadlines to purchase crop insurance vary by each crop
• Spring-planted crops typically have a March closing date, while fall-planted crops typically have a September closing date
• Check with an Approved Insurance Provider or rma.usda.gov for specific dates and details

 

Is there anything else I should know?

No

 

How do I apply?

Apply through an approved insurance company.  Locate an agent in your area.

For more information, contact  rma.mail@rma.usda.gov

 

 

 

Page last updated: May 2, 2023