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Trend-Adjusted Actual Production History (APH)

Summary

Many farmers feel that the 10-year average Actual Production History (APH) yields used to determine their multiple peril crop insurance guarantees do not accurately reflect their current yield potential, due to improved crop genetics and cultural practices that have been introduced in recent years. Moreover, farms with the maximum 10 years of yield history were penalized compared to farms with fewer years. A new feature called the Trend-Adjusted APH will address this concern, starting in the 2012 crop year.