Ginseng.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Ginseng is a value loss crop and is compensable only as allowed in this section. Ginseng is eligible only if: (1) The ginseng includes stratified seeds for use as propagation stock in a commercial ginseng operation or rootlet for commercial sale that are grown in a controlled, cultivatable environment on private property either owned or leased by the producer; and (2) The ginseng is grown using good ginseng growing practices with all plant needs supplied and under control of the producer; (b) Ginseng will not be eligible to generate benefits under this part if it: (1) Is indigenous to the facility; (2) Is grown solely for medicinal purposes; and (3) Includes wild ginseng rootlet that is harvested and transplanted from woodland grown ginseng. (c) Good ginseng growing practices must be followed, and include, but are not limited to: (1) Adequate drainage; (2) Proper and adequate shade; (3) Accurate pH level; (4) Adequate and timely fertilization, including an adequate supply to ensure nutrient reserves to the ginseng plants and customary application equipment; (5) Adequate pest control, including but not limited to, weed, rodent, and wildlife control; and (6) Disease control. (d) Ginseng producers must: (1) Provide a report of inventory of all ginseng, as determined by FSA; (2) Provide production and sales records necessary to determine the value of eligible ginseng; (3) Allow an FSA-certified loss adjustor to verify loss, including physically removing representative samples

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1437.308