LIVESTOCK INSURANCE SALES RESUME

WASHINGTON, Sep 29, 2004 - Sales of the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) plans of insurance will resume September 30, 2004, after the daily rates are submitted, verified, and posted on RMA's website.

The new sales period starts in the afternoon when daily rates are posted to the website, and ends at 9:00 a.m. the following day. LRP is available for sale on a daily basis, and LGM is available monthly.

For further details, please see the LRP fact sheets, the 2005 Livestock Resinsurance Agreement, and contact your local crop insurance agent.