Farmers, ranchers reminded of assistance program dates

The Risk Management Agency reminds producers of winter and spring sales closing dates for the Multiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) programs, the Adjusted Gross Revenue Pilot (AGR) available in select Northwest counties, and the Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite (AGR-Lite) programs available throughout the Pacific Northwest. AGR and AGR-Lite cover most farm-raised crops, animals, and animal products.

Upcoming regional sales closing dates:

January 31, 2012. Final date to obtain or change AGR insurance in select counties in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Final date to submit required documents to contin...