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Higher Coverage for FSA Crop Disaster Assistance Program

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that higher levels of coverage will be offered through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) – a popular safety-net program – beginning April 8. 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.

The 2018 Farm Bill reinstates higher levels of coverage, from 50 to 65 percent of expected production in 5 percent increments, at 100 percent of the average market price. Producers of organics and crops marketed directly to consumers also may exercise the “buy-up” option. 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.

For NAP application, eligibility and related program information, visit fsa.usda.gov/nap or contact your local USDA Service Center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov.