Livestock Insurance Programs Available in the Pacific Northwest

Release No.: RMA-15-098

Contact:

Jo Lynne Seufer (509) 228-6320

jo.lynne.seufer@rma.usda.gov

Livestock Insurance Programs Available in the Pacific Northwest

Livestock Producers Need to Make Coverage Decisions Starting July 1

SPOKANE, Wash., June 24, 2015 — The USDA Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) Spokane Regional Office reminds livestock producers in the Pacific Northwest of upcoming important dates for federal livestock risk management programs available in all counties in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

The Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program for fed cattle, feeder cattle, and swine and the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) program for swine begin sales for the 2016 crop year on July 1, 2015. Sales will continue through June 30, 2016, or until the maximum underwriting capacity is reached. Livestock producers are encouraged to review their insurance coverage and talk to their livestock insurance agents before renewing or buying a policy.

Comment Period Extended to July 29

EPA Plans Public Webinar on its Proposal to Protect Bees from Acutely Toxic Pesticides    The Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public webinar on June 23 at noon Pacific time to provide background information and additional details about its proposal to prohibit the use of all acutely toxic contact pesticides when crops are in bloom and bees are present under contract for pollination services.        The EPA has already held a webinar for states and tribes, which are encouraged to develop managed-pollinator protection plans and best management practices.      And in response to requests from the Western IPM Center and others, EPA has also extended the deadline to submit comments about the plan for 30 days and will now accept comments until July 29.