All Risk Management Agency Field Offices
All Other Interested Parties
BACKGROUND:
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Board of Directors approved changes to the Grapevine crop insurance program, under section 508(h) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act, on May 23, 2024.
The following changes are applicable for the 2025 and succeeding crop years:
- Expand grapevine coverage to 29 additional counties in California;
- Reduce the grafting period required for insurance coverage from 12 to 6 months; and
- Clarify that field grafted vines are insurable.
ACTION:
The following documents will be available by close of business today on the Risk Management Agency (RMA) website at www.rma.usda.gov:
- Grapevine Crop Provisions (25-0273)
- Grapevine Insurance Standards Handbook (20680U)
Approved insurance providers must notify policyholders of these changes at least 30 days prior to the cancellation date, as required by the policy.
Interested producers should contact a crop insurance agent for further information. A list of agents can be found on the RMA website at www.rma.usda.gov/Information-Tools/Agent-Locator.
DISPOSAL DATE:
December 31, 2024