Hoeven: RMA Follows Through on One Big Beautiful Bill, Implements Enhanced Crop Insurance

Aug 26, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) implements the enhanced farm bill policies that Hoeven worked to secure in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3), effective for all crops with sales closing dates on or after July 1, 2025. These provisions include:

Hoeven’s FARMER Act to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers.
- The legislation increased premium support for individual-based coverage across nearly all levels – starting at 55% -- by an additional 3-5%.
- The bill also enhanced the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) by raising the coverage level from 86% to 90%, while boosting premium support from 65% to 80%.
Producers will have access to this option in 2026 via the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) product, which has identical coverage at the same cost and premium support levels.

Source : senate.gov

Video: Spider Mite Control with Predatory Mites (Neoseiulus californicus)

The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is an effective natural enemy of various species of spider mites, including the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). As a key player in biological pest control, this predator helps growers protect their crops sustainably.

How does Neoseiulus californicus work?

•Specializes in targeting the larval and nymphal stages of spider mites.

•Also consumes spider mite eggs, ensuring population control.

•Detects prey through webbing and leaf damage rather than sight.

•Feeds by sucking out the contents of its prey.

Why use Neoseiulus californicus for spider mite control?

•Highly adaptable to different environments, including warm and dry conditions.

•Works as both a preventive and curative solution for spider mite infestations.

•Complements other predatory mites, such as Phytoseiulus persimilis, for integrated pest management (IPM).

•A natural, sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.