Grapefruit
MGR-17-014.1
Background
On September 22, 2017, the Risk Management Agency (RMA) issued MGR-17-014, Emergency Procedures for Crops Damaged by Hurricane Irma, authorizing emergency procedures for all counties in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Since the issuance of MGR-17-014, RMA has received additional questions regarding the procedures related to Florida Citrus Fruit. This bulletin is to clarify emergency procedures related to Florida Citrus Fruit.
MGR-16-009
Background
Processing of citrus juice in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas generally begins in December when harvest commences and terminates in May when harvest ends. When insured citrus fruit is damaged from December through May, market prices are generally available for settling claims. Market prices are generally unavailable for settling claims when insured citrus fruit is damaged from June through November and citrus juice processing is not in operation.