The deadline to file post-harvest claims, submit production declarations and/orrequest an extension of insuranceis Nov. 15. According to Saskatchewan Agriculture鈥檚 weekly Crop Report as of October 28, 90per cent of Saskatchewan crops are harvested.
With a poor growing season impacted by frost, hail and dry conditions, along with a challenging harvest theSaskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) reminds producers losses in both yield and quality are covered under the Crop Insurance Program. Post-harvest claims are filed when a producer鈥檚 actual crop yield and/or quality does not meet their coverage level. If producers are in a claim position, the sooner they report production, the sooner the claim is processed and payment issued.
Even if a producer is not in a claim position, it is important to complete their production declarationevery year to build their personalized insurance package, which can impact their overall coverage.
Producers can file their production declaration form and register a claimonline using Crop Connect. If they do not want to submit their information online, producerscan complete the form (mailed to them in September) and return it by mail, fax or phone,or dropit off at any of the 21 SCIC officesacross the province.
SCIC understands many producers are in a tough situation this season. If producers are experiencing delays and will not be finished harvest by the deadline, they should contact SCIC by November 15 to request an extension of insurance. An extension of insurance provides over winter coverage for yield and quality loss on insured crops and gives producers more time to complete harvesting.
To register a claim or request an extension of insurance producers can contact their local SCIC office or call toll-free 1-888-935-0000. To access more information,visit scic.ca.
