Crop Deadline
Val Dolcini, Administrator of the USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers.
If you produce a specialty crop that is ineligible for crop insurance, we've got an improved program that can help protect against losses from weather and natural disasters. The Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance program, or NAP, is now available, offering much more than in the past. Previously you were covered at 55 percent of the market price for losses exceeding 50 percent, but now you can cover 65 percent of your crop at 100 percent of the price.
For new, low-income or previously underserved farmers, there is free basic coverage, and higher coverage at discounted premiums. But if you grow fall-planted crops, perennials, orchards, nursery and aquaculture - - if your typical application deadline has passed, you have just 30 days - - until January 14 - - to enroll.
Learn more on the web at www.fsa.usda.gov/nap. Or call your local FSA county office.
