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Specialty Risk Management Tools…
Citrus Freeze Coverage
We offer both Grower & Packer Citrus Freeze | LEARN MORECitrus Freeze Coverage
The Grower Citrus Freeze insurance policy is an annual policy which protects citrus growers against yield losses due to internal or external damage caused by freeze while the fruit is on the trees.
Packer Citrus Freeze covers losses in packing revenue incurred by the packer. This policy can cover the shortfall of a specific number of cartons as selected by the packer directly caused by freeze which prevents the citrus from meeting standards such as fresh marketable citrus. Contact us for more details.
Raisin Reconditioning
We offer Raisin Reconditioning insurance. | LEARN MORERaisin Reconditioning
The Raisin Reconditioning policy reimburses growers for the extra expense of wash and dry reconditioning directly due to rainfall while on trays in the insured vineyard during the insurance period. The policy will reimburse you for slipping, turning, or other field expense incurred by the grower due to the direct rainfall on the trays. It does not insure against lost production or decrease in the value of raisins, other than an allowance for shrinkage. Contact us for more details.
Almond Extra Price
We offer Almond Extra Price insurance. | LEARN MOREAlmond Extra Price
The almond extra price policy allows the grower to purchase more $ coverage per pound of $.25, $.35, $.50, or $.75 cents per lb above the MPCI insurance price. Contact us for more details.
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FSA Expands Set-Aside Loan Provision for Customers Impacted by COVID-19
Set-Aside Delays Loan Payments for Borrowers
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020– USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will broaden the use of the Disaster Set-Aside (DSA) loan provision, normally used in the wake of natural disasters, to allow farmers with USDA farm loans who are affected by COVID-19, and are determined eligible, to have their next payment set aside. In some cases, FSA may also set aside a second payment for farmers who have already had one payment set aside because of a prior designated disaster. Continue reading.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions
Download Here | Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) FAQ
Ancillary Forms Needed to Complete CFAP Application| May 26 Open
Once signup begins on May 26, applicants will be able to download the application tool and forms at farmers.gov/CFAP. Applications may be submitted via mail, fax, hand delivery, or via electronic means. Contact your local service center for more information.
USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only. Once the application period opens, please call your FSA county office to schedule an appointment.
FSA staff at local USDA Service Centers will work with producers to file applications. Applications will be submitted electronically either by scanning, emailing, or faxing. Please call your office prior to sending applications electronically.
In addition to the application form, our staff will work with you to complete portions of the CCC-902 – Farm Operating Plan – if necessary. Additionally, the following forms will be needed for CFAP; if you are an existing customer, this information is likely on file at your local Service Center.
- CCC-901 Also Available in Spanish) – Identifies members of a farm or ranch that is a legal entity. Member Information will be completed by legal entities and joint operations to collect the following: member names, addresses, Tax Identification Numbers and citizenship status
- CCC-941 (Also Available in Spanish) – Reports your average adjusted gross income for programs where income restrictions apply.
- CCC-942 – If applicable, this certification reports income from farming, ranching, and forestry, for those exceeding the adjusted gross income limitation.
- AD-1026 (Also Available in Spanish) – Ensures compliance with highly erodible land conservation and wetland conservation.
- AD-2047 – Provides basic customer contact information.
- SF-3881 – Collects your banking information to allow USDA to make payments to you via direct deposit.
FSA has streamlined the signup process to not require an acreage report at the time of application and a USDA farm number may not be immediately needed.
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05.20.2020
- CFAP Payment Rates: Scroll to bottom of this linked page
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05.14.2020
- California almond growers project 3 billion pound crop
- California: USDA-NASS Predicts Third Straight Record-Breaking Almond Crop
- Court issues limited injunction against biological opinions
- MFP Made Farmers Whole Study: MFP Payments Larger Than Short-Term Price Impact of Trade War
- China likely to speed up buying of U.S. farm goods – COFCO exec
- Crop Insurance Backs Farmers During Unprecedented Uncertainty
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- Senate bill would require 50% cash cattle sales
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- FOCUS-Truckers hit by coronavirus pandemic face rocky road to recovery
- USDA lowers meat production estimate but sees 2021 bounce back
- ADM Optimistic China’s U.S. Ag Products Buying Will Hit Phase 1 Target
- Paycheck Protection Program loans may increase tax burden
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- USDA Releases "Resource Requirements Of Food Demand In The United States" Report
- California Almonds: May-Spray And Mite Decisions As Big Crop Shapes Up – AgFax
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05.06.2020
- California Agriculture Shows Strains Under Virus Shutdown
- Will USDA right a sinking ship?
- Ag Economy Barometer hits 3-year low
- Nine of 10 Rural Bank CEOs Expect Recession
- COVID-19 Packer Crisis Leaves Fed Cattle Unsold as Producers Seek Cash Trade Solutions
- Washington Insider– Tuesday Fulfilling the US, China Trade Deal
- Beyond Meat plans U.S. discounts, hopes to replace beef on summer grills
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- Closed meat plants = empty meat cases in coming months
- Tyson Foods to resume limited production at largest U.S. pork plant
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- As meat plants reopen, Iowa, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska are coronavirus leaders
- USDA announces $100 million in competitive grants for biofuels infrastructure
- Farm group concerned over movement restrictions on H-2A workers
- Proposed ‘Fed Cattle Set-Aside Program’ Surfaces
- Pandemic Employment Trends in U.S. Agriculture
- USDA Announces Commodity Purchasing Plans
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