SALES CLOSING DATE NEARS

Oct 9, 2002 - The Risk Management Agency reminds producers that October 31, 2002, is the sales closing date for several fall planted crops in the following states:

Sales closing dates can vary by crop, state and county so producers should consult a crop insurance agent to discuss their options. A listing of crop insurance agents is at local Farm Service Agency offices or at http://www3.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/. For a short explanation of key dates in the insurance cycle, go to http://www.rma.usda.gov/policies/cycle/insurance_cycle_g.html.