CLOSING DATE NEARS FOR VERMONT FALL-SEEDED FORAGE
The deadline for farmers to obtain crop insurance on fall-seeded forage acreage is July 31, 2009. Current policyholders also have until July 31 to make any changes to existing contracts. The forage seeding policy covers newly seeded acreage of alfalfa and forage mixtures containing at least 50 percent alfalfa, clover, birdsfoot trefoil, or any other locally recognized and approved forage legume species (by weight) planted by August 31, 2009, in Addison County. A grower may secure up to $218 worth of coverage per acre under the plan. Coverage under this particular policy ends upon commencement of grazing or the initial harvest. If the forage legume species is alfalfa, the acreage may then be insured for second and subsequent years under a separate forage production policy. Growers are strongly urged to contact a local crop insurance agent as soon as possible for premium quotes and other details. For a list of crop insurance agents, farmers may contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency office or log on to the following Risk Management Agency web site: http://www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/
RMA Press Release, June 8, 2009