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May 2019 Articles

Just Rambling May 2019
Spiritual Corner: Lessons from Cain
U.S. Army Air Corps Corporal Willis Andrews: Veteran,
Scripture to Live By: Matthew 15:8-9
Ag-mazing Speech by Stephanie Cruse
Legal Trivia:
Louisiana-named fungus troubles wheat crop
Magnolias are an iconic Southern tree
LSU AgCenter researcher works to control sweet potato shape
Louisiana homeowners should prepare for upcoming termite swarms
Chicken Enchilada Dip
Farm Bureau Details Ag Program Funding Priorities, Calls for Disaster Relief
Farm Bureau Calls for House Approval of Disaster Aid
Rep. Jason Smith Fires Up Family Business Estate Tax Coalition
American Farm Bureau Relieved that Border Will Remain Open
Mississippi Farm Bureau: Accurate Broadband Maps are Crucial
How Farmers Hold onto Hope in the Tough Times
• USDA Announces Buy-Up Coverage Availability & New Service Fees for Noninsured
LSU hosts National Poultry Judging Contest
Higher Limits Now Available on USDA Farm Loans
Master Farmer Training

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USDA Announces Buy-Up Coverage Availability & New Service Fees for Noninsured

USDA Announces Buy-Up Coverage Availability & New Service Fees for Noninsured Crop Coverage Policies Changes apply Beginning April 8, 2019 WASHINGTON, April 8, 2019 – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that higher levels of coverage will be offered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), a popular safety et program, beginning April 8, 2019. The 2018 Farm Bill also increased service fees and made other changes to the program, including service fee waivers for qualified military veterans interested in obtaining NAP coverage. “When other insurance coverage is not an option, NAP is a valuable risk mitigation tool for farmers and ranchers,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “In agriculture, losses from natural disasters are a matter of when, not if, and having a NAP policy provides a little peace of mind.” NAP provides financial assistance to producers of commercial crops for which insurance coverage is not available in order to protect against natural disasters that result in lower yields or crop losses, or prevent crop planting. NAP Buy-Up Coverage Option The 2018 Farm Bill reinstates higher levels of coverage, from 50 to 65 percent of expected production in 5 percent increments, at 100 %of the average market price. Producers of organics and crops marketed directly to consumers also may exercise the “buy-up” option to obtain NAP coverage of 100 percent of the average market price at the coverage levels of between 50 and 65 percent of expected production. NAP basic coverage is available at 55 percent of the average market price for crop losses that exceed 50 percent of expected production. Producers have a one-time opportunity until May 24, 2019, to obtain buy-up coverage for 2019 or 2020 eligible crops for which the NAP application closing date has passed. Buy-up coverage is not available for crops intended for grazing. NAP Service Fees For all coverage levels, the new NAP service fee is the lesser of $325 per crop or $825 per producer per county, not to exceed a total of $1,950 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. These amounts reflect a $75 service fee increase for crop, county or multi-county coverage. The fee increases apply to obtaining NAP coverage on crops on or after April 8, 2019. NAP Enhancements for Qualified Military Veterans The 2018 Farm Bill NAP amendments specify that qualified veteran farmers or ranchers are now eligible for a service fee waiver and premium reduction, if the NAP applicant meets certain eligibility criteria. Beginning, limited resource and targeted underserved farmers or ranchers remain eligible for a waiver of NAP service fees and premium reduction when they file form CCC-860, “Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource and Beginning Farmer or Rancher Certification.” For NAP application, eligibility and related program information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/nap or contact your local USDA Service Center. To locate your local FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov.

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