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New Program Development

New Program Development
and Delivery Priorities for
2001-2005 Crop Year Implementation*

2001 Crop Year Projected Pilot Program Development

 Program

Area/Notes
Citrus (Dollar) Implemented
4 counties in CA
Forage Seed Under development
10 counties in CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, WY
Rangeland Under development with
MT State University
Raspberry/Blackberry Under development
7 counties in CA, OR, WA
Sugar Beets (GRP) Under development
CA Avocado Revenue
(expansion)
Implemented
5 counties in CA
Coverage Enhancement Option (CEO) (expansion) Implemented
Citrus fruit in FL, TX
Watermelon Evaluation Suspended
Salmon (feasibility study) AK


2002 Crop Year Projected Pilot Program Development

 Program

Area/Notes
CA Fresh Vegetables (e.g., cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, celery, lettuce, spinach) Contract proposal
CA (and possibly AZ)
Cut Flowers/Cut Greens Contract proposal
Forage (quality issues) Under development
Tropical Crops and Trees (umbrella--to include bananas if feasible) Contract proposal
HI


2003 Crop Year Projected Pilot Program Development

 Program

Area/Notes
Risk Management Savings Accounts Potential to include all crops
Direct Market Products (e.g.; fruits and vegetables grown for roadside stands, farmer markets, U-pick Program enhancements to address needs of direct market producers
Alternative initiatives Specific-risk products for rainfall, growing degree days, etc.
Whole Farm Program Enhancements Benefits for crops under single policy
Livestock Depending upon legislation - likely 508(h) product
Bedding and Garden Plants CA, MI, FL, OH, TX, PA
Asiatic Citrus Canker (ACC) fruit protection FL
Greenhouse Vegetables CA, CO, FL, PA, TX


2004 Crop Year Projected Pilot Program Development

 Program

Area/Notes
Forestry Insurance Pilot Program Depending upon legislation - likely 508(h) product
Biomass Products Risk managemen ttools to address biomass issues
Value Enhanced Products Product to address GMO's and other value enhanced products
Aquaculture Species other than Clams Salmon and other finfish and shellfish
Cucumbers (fresh) May be in CA veg.
Lawn Seed --
Vegetable/Flower Seed CA, ID, WA, OR
Melons (Cantaloupe and Honeydew) AZ, CA, TX
Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, Rhizomes CA, WA, OR, TX


2005 Crop Year Projected Pilot Program Development

 Program

Area/Notes
Program Enhancements Higher coverage levels, additional options
Umbrella Pilot Example - Herbs
Olives CA
Artichokes CA
Carrots (processing) --
Maple Syrup Northeast, OH, MI
Radishes FL, MI, OH, CA, MN
Hazelnuts OR, WA
Kiwifruit CA
Broccoli (processed) --
Eggplant May be in CA veg.
Brussel Sprouts May be in CA veg.
Pod peas May be in CA veg.
* Programs under development are subject to development constraints.