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From freezing temperatures, record-breaking highs, and smoke taint becoming more common, it is more important than ever to protect your crops from the next disaster. Join George Petersen Insurance for an informational presentation on the coverages available to farmers through the federal crop insurance program.  Hear from NAU Country’s Western Branch Claims Manager, Matt Barr about information on recent claims in the area. Learn about covered perils and the claims adjustment process. Elisabeth Quick, Producer at George Petersen Insurance Agency will give an overview of how coverage election options intersect with the USDA/FSA subsidy. Find a location near you, and register today... Sonoma County Wednesday, January 11th - 10am to 12pm George Petersen Insurance - Santa Rosa 175 W. College Ave, Santa Rosa, Ca Mendocino County Tuesday, January 10th - 9am to 11am Mendocino County Farm Bureau - Board Room 303-C Talmage Road, Ukiah, Ca Click here to Register Today

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Wildfires Threaten to Upend Crop Insurance

California wildfires are threatening to upend crop insurance for vineyards as smoke threatens grape production in another record-breaking wildfire year in the U.S. —Jack Roudebush, crop insurance expert, Hub International When fire damages a vineyard, it can take up to five years for a vine to become fully productive again. But a fire doesn’t even […]

By Shannon Antonini, VP, Customer Risk Management As wildfires threaten communities in California and beyond, many grape growers have faced a difficult 2020 harvest made even more challenging by the fast-moving fires and smoke that has filled the region. Even for the vineyards that have been spared from the ravages of fire, extreme smoke conditions can taint the grapes. As a general recommendation, producers who believe their crop has been impacted by fire, smoke or excessive heat should file a crop insurance claim with their crop insurance agent. To provide further guidance for our customers and other grape growers, we have compiled some of the most common questions about smoke taint and crop insurance. All policyholders who believe their crop has been impacted should contact their insurance agent immediately upon recognizing potential impact and open a notice of damage. A notice of damage is to be filed by the policyholder within 72 hours of the policyholder’s initial disc

As wildfires again threaten communities in California and beyond, many grape growers have faced a difficult harvest  made even more challenging by the fast-moving fires and smoke that has filled the region. Even for the vineyards  that have been spared from the ravages of fire, extreme smoke conditions can taint the grapes. As a general recommendation, producers who believe their crop has been impacted by fire, smoke or excessive  heat should file a crop insurance claim with their crop insurance agent. To provide further guidance for our  customers and other grape growers, we have compiled some of the most common questions about smoke taint and  crop insurance.  You can reference the information below when talking to your crop insurance agent about filing a claim.  Please note: This material is for informational purposes only and cannot be relied on to replace your own judgment or  that of the risk management professionals you work with, in a