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NOVEMBER 20 SALES CLOSING DATE NEARS

WASHINGTON, Oct 31, 2008 - RMA today reminded producers of the Nov 20, 2008, sales closing date for crop insurance for perennials and horticultural products. This applies to most of the perennial crops in the following States:

November 20 Sales Closing Date

CropStates
All Other Grapefruit TX
Apples AZ, AR, CO, CT, GA, ID, IL, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI
Blueberries AL, CA, FL, GA, ME, MI, MS, NJ, NC, OR, SC, WA
Cherries ID, MI, MT, OR, UT, WA
Citrus Trees
I-V
TX
Cranberries MA, NJ, OR, RI, WA, WI
Early and Mid-Season Oranges TX
Fresh Apricots ID, OR, WA
Fresh Freestone Peaches ID, OR, UT, WA
Fresh Nectarines ID, OR, WA
Grapefruit AZ, CA
Grapes AR, CO, ID, MI, MS, MO, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA
Late Oranges TX
Lemons AZ, CA
Mandarins AZ, CA
Minneola Tangelos AZ, CA
Navel Oranges AZ, CA
Orlando Tangelos AZ, CA
Peaches AL, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV
Pears OR, PA, WA
Rio Red and Star Ruby TX
Ruby Red Grapefruit TX
Sweet Oranges AZ, CA
Valencia Oranges AZ, CA

RMA's crop insurance program is designed to:

  • help producers when they need it the most;
  • provide a safety net compatible with international trade commitments;
  • create products and services that are market driven;
  • harness the strengths of both the public and private sectors; and
  • reflect the diversity of the farm sector in its outreach activities and programs.

Producers should consult a crop insurance agent to discuss their insurance options.