30 December 2014

Specialty Crop Insurance expanded coverage: Deadline January 15th!

Specialty crop growers may be eligible to receive up to 100% of average market price for up to 65% of expected production for their crops. 

To determine if your crops are eligible for coverage, visit: http://fsa.usapas.com/NAP.aspx

Producers will have until Jan. 14, 2015  to choose expanded coverage through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. To learn more, visit the Farm Service Agency (FSA) website at www.fsa.usda.gov/nap or contact your local FSA office at offices.usda.gov. 

The Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administer the program, also wants to hear from producers and other interested stakeholders who may have suggestions or recommendations on the program. Written comments will be accepted until Feb. 13, 2015 and can be submitted through www.regulations.gov.