August 7 , 2006

ISSUE 1126

FCIC PROPOSES TO AMEND FRESH MARKET SWEET CORN CROP INSURANCE PROVISIONS
 
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is proposing to amend its fresh market sweet corn crop insurance provisions to allow for the expansion of fresh market sweet corn coverage into areas where the crop is produced and allow coverage for fresh market sweet corn sold through direct marketing. This change will be applicable for the 2008 and succeeding crop years.
 
Written comments will be accepted until close of business September 26, 2006. The Federal Register notice of the proposed rule and comment submission instructions may be accessed through the Resource Library section of www.ffva.com.