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RMA recently released a consolidated bulletin of updates that were delayed during the recent government shutdown. You can view the official announcement here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAFARMERS/bulletins/3fb7b16
With operations fully resumed, the Risk Management Agency is now releasing program adjustments and information that would have normally been spaced out over several weeks. Most of what was released isn’t “new” in the sense of changing direction — it’s simply the result of paused workflows restarting.
So rather than treating this as breaking news, this update is meant to clarify what was delayed, what’s now been finalized, and what (if anything) you should be doing next.
What Was Released
The recent update includes several categories of information, including actuarial adjustments, harvest price announcements, program clarifications, and standard timing reminders.
Here’s a quick snapshot:
| Type of Update | Expected Prior to Shutdown | Released Late Due to Shutdown | Action Needed? |
| Actuarial updates | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | Possibly — depends on crop & county |
| Program clarifications | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | Usually none |
| Harvest price announcements | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | Informational only |
| Administrative reminders | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | Stay on current reporting timeline |
There are no retroactive policy shifts or unexpected program changes included in this release.
What This Means for Growers
If you’re already insured and have stayed on schedule with reporting, nothing about this release changes your responsibilities or your current coverage. Think of this as the system catching back up — not redefining anything.
If you are exploring new coverage, reviewing options for upcoming sales closing dates, or looking ahead to renewals, having this information available now means planning conversations can continue normally.
What Not to Do Right Now
To avoid confusion or unnecessary adjustments:
- ❌ Don’t change coverage based solely on an announcement headline
- ❌ Don’t assume your policy is affected unless confirmed
- ❌ Don’t rush to update or modify anything unless advised
What You Should Do
- ✔ Continue following your normal timeline for acreage, production, and renewal reporting
- ✔ Reach out if you have a specialty crop or region-specific policy and want clarity
- ✔ Stay tuned — we’ll continue reviewing updates and highlight anything meaningful for Florida and Georgia producers
Bottom Line
The recent RMA release is mostly a catch-up publication — not a shift in policy.
We’re monitoring updates and will share anything that directly impacts growers in our region. In the meantime, continue on schedule and reach out if you’d like help reviewing how any of these items relate to your crop insurance plan.
If you have questions or want a quick policy review, contact your CIMXag agent — we’re here to help.
