Farmers Reminded of Upcoming Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Program Date

SPOKANE, Wash., February 19, 2013 ----- USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds Pacific Northwest corn producers of the several options they have available through Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI).   

“During these winter months is the best time to plan for spring-time planting and we want to remind all Pacific Northwest farmers of the Friday, March 15 sales closing deadline for their 2013 seeded spring crops,” said RMA’s Spokane Regional Office Director Dave Paul.  

Canola on its way to becoming a first-class crop

Winter canola might soon be the crop of choice for Pacific Northwest farmers, thanks to studies by an ARS agronomist and others who have shown that, with slightly different management practices, this annual plant can be used to control weeds, supplement animal feed, and even produce biodiesel. (10/12) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/101012.htm