Gallipolis Daily Tribune
OHIO VALLEY — Jim Herrell, the Gallia-Lawrence Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director, would like to remind producers that they have until Thursday, March 15, 2012, to sign-up for the 2012 Non-insured assistance Program (NAP) coverage for spring planted crops.
This deadline applies to the following spring planted crops: 2012 forage sorghum, oats, potatoes, soybeans, sunflowers and all spring planted specialty crops grown for food.
NAP covers losses caused by damaging weather conditions. Producers receive a payment when the loss is in excess of 50 percent. Losses are generally determined by the percentage of loss compared to the producer’s Actual Production History (APH). Eligible production losses are paid at 55 percent of the established value for the crop.
“Producers who currently have NAP coverage, or who are interested in coverage, are encouraged to keep accurate production records,” said Herrell.
NAP coverage is only available for crops not covered under the Federal Crop Insurance program. Producers are reminded about the requirement for FCIC insurance or NAP coverage on all crops in order to remain eligible for the agency’s Disaster assistance Programs such as SURE, LFP, TAP and ELAP.
Producers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office to obtain NAP coverage or for additional information on NAP prior to the March 15 deadline.
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