NAP Coverage Deadline Announced

Attention farmers. The USDA Farm Service Agency has announced that the deadline to cover spring planted crops under the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, or NAP, is March 15^th. NAP offers protection from weather related conditions for producers who grow crops that are not eligible for coverage through the Federal Crop Insurance Program. Basic coverage at 50% of yield and 55% of the established market price of the crop is available for a $250 service fee per crop.  Buy-up coverage is available at 100% of the established price at 50%, 55%, 60% and 65% of the crop’s established yield. Producers in Manitowoc County should contact the Manitowoc FSA Office at 920-683-5119, ext. 2 and producers in Calumet County should contact the Chilton FSA Office at 920-849-3570, ext. 2 with any questions or for more information.