Apiculture

The United States currently produces about 163 million pounds of honey each year. The following insurance programs utilize various indexing systems to assess plant growth and vigor, which correlates to honey production.

Apiculture Archive

Rainfall Index (RI) - is based on weather data collected and maintained by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. The index reflects how much precipitation is received relative to the long-term average for a specified area and timeframe.

• Map Viewer
• Basic Provisions (Aug 2017)
• Policy Provisions (PDF)
• Insurance Standards Handbook (Aug 2017)
• Grid ID Locator, Decision Support Tool, Historical Indices
• Apiculture Fact Sheet (PDF)

Contact Information

For more information regarding these programs, contact a qualified Crop Insurance Agent.

For more information regarding the contents of this page, contact RMA.