Risk Management Agency Program Announcement
NOVEMBER SALES CLOSING DATES COMING FOR CROP INSURANCE
Contact: Eric Edgington (202) 690-2539
Eric.Edgington@rma.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Nov 14, 2000 - Administrator Ken Ackerman of the Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers about the November 20 and November 30 sales closing dates, which cover many fruit crops, fruit tree crops, and clams.
"Crop insurance isn"t only for the Midwest. The recently enacted Agricultural Risk Protection Act puts a new emphasis on specialty crops like fruit, as well as lower premiums," said Ackerman. "We are finding that producers are re-evaluating their coverage and opting for higher levels. Fruit producers, who must plan at least a year ahead because of extended growing seasons, are finding bargains with affordable premiums this fall."
Premium Subsidy Changes from CY 2000 to CY 2001
| Coverage Level |
Old Subsidy* |
New Subsidy** |
| 50/100 |
55% |
67% |
| 55/100 |
46% |
64% |
| 60/100 |
38% |
64% |
| 65/100 |
42% |
59% |
| 70/100 |
32% |
59% |
| 75/100 |
24% |
55% |
| 80/100 |
17% |
48% |
| 85/100 |
13% |
38% |
Crops with a November 20, 2000, sales closing date in some states include Apples, Avocado Trees, Blueberries, Cherries, Citrus Trees, Citrus Fruit, Florida Fruit Trees, Cranberries, Peaches, Pears, and Pecans. Crops with a November 30, 2000, sales closing date in some states include Avocados, Clams, and Potatoes. For a complete listing of November 20 and November 30 sales closing dates, contact a local crop insurance agent.
Producers should contact a crop insurance agent to discuss their options. A list of agents is available at local Farm Service Agency offices or at the RMA website: http://www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/
Crops With Nov. 20, 2000 Sales Closing Dates
|
Crop |
States |
|
Apples |
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Avocado Trees |
Florida |
Blueberries |
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina |
|
Carambola Trees |
Florida |
| Cherries |
Michigan, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington |
|
Citrus Trees I, II, III, IV |
Texas |
|
All Other Citrus Trees |
Florida |
|
Cranberries |
Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin |
|
Early & Midseason Oranges |
Texas |
|
Grapefruit
|
Arizona, California |
|
All Other Grapefruit |
Texas |
|
Grapefruit trees |
Florida |
|
Grapes |
Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington |
|
Late oranges |
Texas |
|
Lemon trees |
Florida |
|
Lemons |
Arizona, California |
|
Lime trees |
Florida |
|
Mandarins |
Arizona, California |
|
Mango Trees |
Florida |
|
Minneola Tangelos |
Arizona, California |
|
Navel Oranges |
Arizona, California |
|
Orange Trees |
Florida |
|
Orlando Tangelos |
Arizona, California |
|
Peaches |
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia |
|
Pears |
Oregon, Washington |
|
Pecans |
Georgia, New Mexico, Texas |
|
Rio Red & Star Ruby |
Texas |
|
Ruby Red Grapefruit |
Texas |
|
Sweet Oranges |
Arizona, California |
|
Valencia Oranges |
Arizona, California |
Crops With Nov. 30, 2000, Sales Closing Dates
|
Crop |
States |
|
Avocados |
California, Florida |
Clams |
Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Virginia |
Potatoes |
Arizona, California, Texas |
|
