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Small grains crop insurance dealine nears
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Raleigh Regional Office, USDA Risk Management Agency, reminds Virginia small grains producers that Sept. 30, is the final date for those not currently insured to apply for crop insurance on wheat and barley, as well as for oats in eastern and south-central counties of the state. Current policyholders likewise have until Sept. 30 to make any changes to their policies. Price elections for 2008 are as follows: $4.20 per bushel for wheat, $2.80 for barley, and $2.25 for oats. Wheat insureds may also choose to insure their acreage under the Crop Revenue Coverage plan of coverage that offers protection against a decline in market price. Producers should also be aware that the final planting date for wheat has been changed in most counties. For more information, log on to the RMA Web site at http://www.rma.usda.gov or contact a local crop insurance agent as soon as possible. A list of agents is maintained at the local USDA Farm Service Agency office and on the RMA Web site at http://www3.rma.usda.gov/ tools/agents/
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