Date
To
All Approved Insurance Providers
All Risk Management Agency Field Offices
All Other Interested Parties
All Risk Management Agency Field Offices
All Other Interested Parties
From
Richard H. Flournoy, Deputy Administrator /s/ Richard H. Flournoy
Subject
Shellfish County Loss Triggers for January 2026
In accordance with Section 9 of the Shellfish Commodity Provisions and Shellfish Data Provisions, the approved counties/parishes will have an updated county loss trigger available by close of business today in the following formats:
The following county has been triggered for the 2026 commodity year.
| County Loss Trigger | Date of First Triggering Event | State | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Temperature | January 31, 2026 | New York | Suffolk |
In accordance with Sections 10 and 11 of the Shellfish Commodity Provisions, insured producers in the above county must demonstrate a loss in production below their production guarantee in order to receive an indemnity.
DISPOSAL DATE:
December 31, 2026