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Deadline nearing for apple, peach growers
LEXINGTON - The final date for Virginia apple and peach growers to obtain crop insurance on next year's crop is Nov. 20. Current policyholders likewise have until Nov. 20 to make any changes to their existing contracts.
Price elections for 2008 will be $8.65 per bushel for fresh apples and $13 per bushel for fresh peaches. Crop insurance provides coverage against production losses due to damage caused by natural perils and adverse weather conditions such as hail, wind, frost, and drought.
The actual amount of coverage will be determined from actual yields and the protection level selected. Fruit producers should consider making crop insurance an essential part of their overall risk management plan to help protect their operations from financial loss.
Growers are encouraged to contact a local crop insurance agent as soon as possible for more detailed information and premium quotes.
For a list of crop insurance agents in the area, contact the local USDA Farm Service Agency office or log on to the Risk Management Agency web site: http:/ /www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/ agents/.
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