The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting more than a dozen in-person and virtual workshops for producers to learn about new and expanded livestock risk management products.

The “Livestock Roadshow,” hosted by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), will highlight policy improvements based on feedback from America’s livestock producers as part of the agency’s broader outreach and education efforts.

“Listening to farmers and ranchers, learning about their needs, and using feedback to make improvements to risk management options is a top priority for Risk Management Agency,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said. “We are committed to expanding the reach of crop insurance, especially to producers who haven’t previously participated. The Livestock Roadshow is one of our many efforts to provide outreach and education to America’s agricultural producers.”

Improvements to livestock insurance options have led to tremendous growth, according to USDA. For example, Livestock Risk Protection grew by 250% in two years, with about 27 million head of cattle insured in 2023. Meanwhile, Livestock Gross Margin grew by 600% in two years, with about 14.5 million head of cattle insured in 2023.

To ensure livestock producers across the country can attend a livestock roadshow event, two virtual livestock roadshows are scheduled for Jan. 8 and Jan. 17. Click here for more information on those sessions.

Producers attending the Livestock Roadshow events can expect to learn more about:

  • Annual Forage
  • Dairy Revenue Protection
  • Livestock Gross Margin
  • Livestock Risk Protection
  • Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage
  • Weaned Calf Risk Protection

To see the full listing of upcoming in-person roadshow events, visit the Livestock Roadshow webpage.