The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is advising producers who currently have crop insurance and are experiencing harvest delays to file a notice of loss request to give them more time to harvest. South Dakota Corn Grower’s Association President Doug Noem says they should contact their Approved Insurance Provider as soon as possible.
The harvest deadline for spring wheat and barley is October 31. For corn and soybeans the date is December 10, so time is of the essence.
Noem says this year’s weather brought excessive moisture and shows the importance of being covered by crop insurance.
The Approved Insurance Provider may allow additional time to harvest on a case by case basis. For specific rules, check with your crop insurance agent.
