USDA announces SURE sign-up period for 2011 crop losses

Farm Service Agency Administrator, Juan Garcia, announced the sign-up period for the 2011 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program has opened effective Monday, Oct. 22. The SURE program is part of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). Under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011.

“Any eligible producer who suffered losses during the 2011 crop year is encouraged to visit a local FSA office to learn more about the SURE program and how...