Flatlands Crop Division

Flatlands Crop Division Insuring Crops and Farmers in AL, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NJ, NC, SC, TN, TX, and VA

Licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia - "Your Whole Farm, Covered"

05/29/2026

🚨 $1.625 billion is available to specialty crop farmers through USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. These payments provide financial support to allow producers to pay for production and marketing inputs in the face of significant market disruptions and elevated input costs during the 2025 growing season. The deadline to apply is Aug. 7, 2026.

On June 1, producers with a http://Login.gov account can access and submit their pre-filled application at fsa.usda.gov/ascf, and beginning June 8, producers can request their pre-filled application from their USDA Farm Service Agency county office. Payments will be issued as applications are submitted and approved, beginning as early as the first week of signup.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/29/usda-announces-enrollment-period-and-payment-rates-specialty-crop-farmers

05/27/2026

FSA is strengthening the farm safety net thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that adds up to 30 million new base acres nationwide. Starting June 1, landowners can update and increase base acres in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 and future crop years.

Landowners have until Aug. 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in ARC or PLC. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-26-2026/usda-announces-base-acre-increase-opportunity-agriculture-risk-price

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closing at 2 pm Friday, May 22nd and closed Monday, May 25th as we remember...
05/22/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closing at 2 pm Friday, May 22nd and closed Monday, May 25th as we remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/21/2026

Farmers in Eastern North Carolina know firsthand the challenges that flooding and water management can create for agricultural operations. This survey is an important opportunity for local growers to…

05/18/2026

A common misconception with crop insurance is that farmers profit from crop insurance. The truth? The program is designed to manage risk and protect against loss, not generate gain.

Ruth Fulford, a crop insurance agent, shares that her top priority is ensuring farmers understand the products they purchase and the endorsements available to them. These decisions are foundational to a sound risk management plan.

Understanding crop insurance requires more than reading policy language. It requires seeing the fields, the operation, and the realities farmers face.

05/12/2026

Join Tabletop Media Group CEO Kristen Taber for an upcoming webinar with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services designed to help farmers grow their network beyond the market! From Field to LinkedIn: How Farmers Can Build Professional Connections Online will take place on June 2nd at 5:30 PM and offers a practical introduction to using LinkedIn as a business tool.

Attendees will learn how to create a strong LinkedIn presence for their farm, connect with chefs, buyers, and industry professionals, and share content that highlights their products. Whether you’re brand new to LinkedIn or looking to refine your approach, this session provides a clear, approachable roadmap to getting started. Sign up at the link below!

Save your spot and register now: https://vist.ly/4wnch

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms and mother-like figures! Thank you for your love, sacrifices, guidance, and suppor...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms and mother-like figures! Thank you for your love, sacrifices, guidance, and support that helped shape us into who we are today. We hope your day is filled with fellowship, love, rest, and relaxation. You are deeply appreciated and celebrated today and always!

05/05/2026

📣📣📣Annual Forage & Livestock Webinar Series Schedule (3 - 4 pm EST, July to October, 2026). Free registration.📣📣📣 North Carolina Cattlemen's Association North Carolina Forage and Grasslands Council NC State Extension NCState Beef Extension NC State Online NC State University - Department of Crop & Soil Sciences NC State-Department of Animal Science

July 7: Farm stewardship through succession and transition: Opportunities, tools, and strategies (Noah Ranells, FarmLink, NC State) Registration link 👉 https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/DFGGy47KTrunl_pmh-s93w #/registration

August 19: Soil carbon and nitrogen in forage and grazing lands across North Carolina (Alan Franzluebbers, USDA-ARS) Registration link 👉 https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Od9iqKLSRm2nI87VxsXS0g #/registration

September 17: Strategies for w**d management in tall fescue pastures (Navdeep Godara, NC State). Registration link 👉 https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/3Xe2zjVvRnaqQarPvHXfow #/registration

October 1: Considerations for establishing an optimal breeding and calving season in North Carolina (Felipe Silva, NC State). Registration link 👉 https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/gJ0eUIP3Tj-TeaV4EB3zhQ #/registration

05/01/2026

📍UPDATE: The meet-up location for this event has changed to the Agricultural Sciences Center at 4400 Reedy Creek Road in Raleigh!

Earlier: Today is the FINAL DAY to RSVP for our Farmland Preservation Advocacy Day, taking place on Wednesday, May 13th, in Raleigh! ⏰

Join us to advocate for Farmland Preservation funding, learn about the importance of farmland preservation and more. Register at the link below and don't forget to schedule a meeting with your county legislator!

RVSP here: https://tinyurl.com/FPadvocacydayRSVP

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