Iowa and other Corn Belt states are experiencing one of the latest and slowest harvest seasons on record. Producers are contacting William Edwards, Iowa State University Extension economist, wondering if their crop insurance coverage will be still be in effect if harvesting drags into December.
Edwards says the standard policy for corn and soybeans in the Midwest lists Dec. 10 as the end of the insurance period. However, producers may request their insurance company allow them additional time to complete harvesting.
“This can be granted when timely notice is given to the agent and the delay is due to an insured cause, such as wet weather or snowfall,” said Edwards. “This will allow any claims to be settled based on actual harvested production rather than an appraisal in the field.”
If insured acres are not harvested by early December, Edwards recommends producers contact their crop insurance agents and request additional harvest time beyond December 10. Producers are required to make an honest effort to harvest the crop during the extended period if conditions allow, or to document why they were unable to do so with a written record and even photos.
The Risk Management Agency, which regulates multiple peril crop insurance policies, recently issued a program announcement about wet harvest conditions. The full text is at http://www.rma.usda.gov/news/2009/11/wetharvest.html.
“The standard crop insurance policies cover quality losses due to low test weight, foreign material and mold, as well as low yields and prices,” said Edwards. “However, increased drying costs and charges are not covered.”
Edwards says the standard policy for corn and soybeans in the Midwest lists Dec. 10 as the end of the insurance period. However, producers may request their insurance company allow them additional time to complete harvesting.
“This can be granted when timely notice is given to the agent and the delay is due to an insured cause, such as wet weather or snowfall,” said Edwards. “This will allow any claims to be settled based on actual harvested production rather than an appraisal in the field.”
If insured acres are not harvested by early December, Edwards recommends producers contact their crop insurance agents and request additional harvest time beyond December 10. Producers are required to make an honest effort to harvest the crop during the extended period if conditions allow, or to document why they were unable to do so with a written record and even photos.
The Risk Management Agency, which regulates multiple peril crop insurance policies, recently issued a program announcement about wet harvest conditions. The full text is at http://www.rma.usda.gov/news/2009/11/wetharvest.html.
“The standard crop insurance policies cover quality losses due to low test weight, foreign material and mold, as well as low yields and prices,” said Edwards. “However, increased drying costs and charges are not covered.”
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