The following is a brief description of the significant changes to these provisions. Please refer to the provisions for more complete information. Previously types were listed in the Onion Endorsement. These provisions state the insured's reporting responsibilities to qualify for optional units and allow optional units for irrigated and non-irrigated acreage. The price elections selected are required to have the same percentage relationship to the maximum price offered for each type.
Stages are now on an acre basis rather than a unit basis.
This maintains an adequate time period between this date and the cancellation date revised to correspond to the change in the sales closing date and comply with the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994, and allows producers sufficient time to make informed risk management decisions. The current contract change date is December 31. The cancellation and termination dates have been changed to February 1 for all other onions in all states and counties. These changes are intended to minimize program vulnerabilities which may exist because insureds may be able to anticipate below normal yields and to implement amendments to the Federal Crop Insurance Act made by the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994. This is a standard practice in certain areas of the country which have sandy soils and frequently experience strong winds.