Comment on FR Doc # 2013-06106

Section 6(f) (f) That is grown on trees that have reached at least: (2) The fifth growing season after topwork, unless otherwise provided in the Special Provisions or if we inspect and approve a written agreement to insure such acreage. Comment: The proposed amendment to section 6(f) provides an age requirement for topworked acreage but does not specifically address grafted acreage. Producers are unsure of the age requirements for grafted acreage, specifically, at what age acreage is insurable after it has been grafted. Even though the term “graft” is used in the definition of topwork , it would be appropriate to clarify the age requirement for grafted acreage in section 6 of the Crop Provisions. The current age is the sixth growing season after acreage is set out, or the fifth growing season after topwork. If grafted acreage follows the same guidelines as topworked acreage, it is suggested that RMA include the following language in 6(f)(2) that is specific to grafting: “The fifth growing season after topwork or grafted”.