Growing Crops
Explore available crop coverage options for eligible crops and operations.
Crop insurance
Crop Insurance in Dooly County & South Georgia
Protection for the work you grow, from a local, independent agency. 35+ years serving Dooly County and South Georgia farms.
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Farm insurance vs. crop insurance
Farm insurance generally helps protect the farm operation itself, such as buildings, equipment and machinery, farm vehicles, and liability to others. Crop insurance covers eligible crops against losses in yield or revenue and follows federal program rules and deadlines set through USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA). Many farms carry both, and a local agent can review which fits your operation. Learn about farm insurance.
Agriculture matters
Protection for the Work You Grow
Weather, growing conditions and market changes can affect a season. Ask the agency about crop insurance options that may fit your operation and eligibility.
Farm & Rural Operations
Discuss how farm and crop insurance differ and which conversations may be relevant to your farm.
Seasonal Risk
Ask about timing, eligibility and documentation before important crop deadlines.
Don't miss a deadline
Crop insurance: key Georgia dates
The sales closing date is the last day to buy a new policy or change your coverage. The cancellation date is the last day to cancel; policies continue year to year unless you cancel. Dates below are those USDA RMA has listed for Georgia. Dates can change and vary by crop and county, so confirm current-year dates with us or on the RMA Map Viewer.
| Crop | Sales closing date listed by RMA |
|---|---|
| Pecans (revenue insurance) | January 31 (acreage report March 15) |
| Cotton | February 28 |
| Corn | February 28 |
| Soybeans | February 28 |
| Peanuts | February 28 |
| Other crops | Varies. Call us or check the RMA Map Viewer. |
Acreage and production reports
After planting, you report acres planted, and production history helps set your coverage. Late or inaccurate reports can affect your coverage, so we help you keep track of the dates for your county.
Crops we focus on
Pecan, cotton, peanut, corn & soybean crop insurance
We write all crops, including wheat and vegetables, so call about any crop you grow. These are the crops we see most in Dooly County.
Pecans
Pecan crop insurance
Pecan revenue insurance uses two-year coverage periods, with RMA minimums for acreage and yield. Sales closing has been listed as January 31 with acreage reports by March 15. Ask about wind and hurricane risk for your orchard.
Cotton
Cotton crop insurance
Choose between yield and revenue protection before sales closing (listed as February 28). Ask about late planting and risks like drought, storms and harvest-time rain.
Peanuts
Peanut crop insurance
Peanut coverage uses an RMA price method that's updated over time; we'll explain the current one. Sales closing listed as February 28. Ask about drought and disease risk.
Corn
Corn crop insurance
Sales closing listed as February 28. Coverage can differ for irrigated and non-irrigated practices, and heat and drought around pollination are key risks to discuss.
Soybeans
Soybean crop insurance
Sales closing listed as February 28. Bring your double-crop and late-planting questions, and ask how drought losses are handled.
All crops
Growing something else?
We write all crops. If federal crop insurance isn't available for your crop in your county, ask about FSA's NAP program.
The basics
How crop insurance works
Federal crop insurance is sold only through private crop insurance agents. You choose your plan and coverage by the sales closing date, then report acreage after planting. Yield protection covers a drop in production, while revenue protection covers a drop in revenue from low yields, price changes or both. We'll help you compare them for your farm.
Not insurable?
If your crop isn't insurable: FSA NAP
If federal crop insurance isn't available for your crop in your county, USDA's Farm Service Agency offers the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for losses on noninsurable crops. Ask your local FSA office about eligibility and deadlines.
FSA: NAP ↗Be ready
What to bring for crop insurance
Call ahead and we'll confirm what's needed for your operation.
- Crops and acres you plan to grow
- Production history (yields) by crop
- Farm and tract information from FSA
- Irrigated vs. non-irrigated acres
- Questions about deadlines or claims
Please don't send Social Security, bank or other sensitive details by email or web form. We'll tell you a secure way to share anything needed.
When is the deadline to buy crop insurance?
Each crop has a sales closing date, the last day to apply for or change coverage. Dates vary by crop and county, so contact us well before planting to review the deadlines for your operation.
When is the crop insurance deadline in Georgia?
In Georgia, USDA's Risk Management Agency has listed February 28 as the sales closing date for cotton, peanuts, corn and soybeans, and January 31 for pecan revenue insurance. The sales closing date is the last day to buy a new policy or change your coverage. Dates can vary by crop and county and can change, so confirm yours with us or on RMA's Map Viewer.
What happens if I miss the sales closing date?
Generally, you can't buy a new policy or change your coverage for that crop year after the sales closing date. Contact us well before the deadline so there's time to review your options.
What's the difference between yield and revenue protection?
Yield protection covers a loss in production. Revenue protection covers a loss in revenue caused by low yields, price changes or both. We can help you compare them for your crops.
Does crop insurance renew automatically?
Yes. Crop insurance policies generally continue each year unless you cancel by the cancellation date or the policy is terminated.
Where can I buy crop insurance?
Federal crop insurance is sold only through private crop insurance agents, according to USDA's Risk Management Agency. Cape Insurance Services is a local independent agency in Vienna with 35+ years serving Dooly County and South Georgia farms.
What if my crop isn't insurable?
If federal crop insurance isn't available for your crop in your county, USDA's Farm Service Agency offers the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for losses on noninsurable crops. Ask your local FSA office about eligibility and deadlines.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring lists of buildings, equipment, vehicles and livestock, your current policies, the crops and acres you plan to grow, and your production history. Call ahead and we'll confirm what's needed.
Farmer resources
Free tools for Georgia farmers
RMA deadline maps, FSA programs, UGA Extension and weather tools are on our Resources page.
Start with one conversation
Tell us about your farm, livestock and crops. Mention your farm or crop in the message box and we'll follow up by phone.
General information only. Availability, terms, conditions and exclusions depend on the policy and program rules. Deadlines can change, so confirm current dates with the agency or USDA RMA.
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