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Critical Corp Insurance Deadlines
The sign-up deadline date for crop insurance or the sales closing date which is the last date to apply for coverage.
| Spring Crops | March 15, 2013 |
| Fall Crops | September 30, 2013 |
If you do not want insurance next year, the cancellation date which is the last date to give notice:
| Spring Crops | March 15, 2013 |
| Fall Crops | September 30, 2013 |
Production reporting date – actual production history must be reported by:
| Spring Crops | April 29, 2013 |
| Fall Crops | November 14, 2013 |
Final Planting Date – if UNABLE to plant, contact your agent by:
| Spring Wheat | May 5, 2013 |
| Corn | May 25, 2013 |
| Dry Beans | June 20, 2013 |
| Sunflowers | June 15, 2013 |
| Sugar Beets | May 20, 2013 |
Acreage Reporting date – acreage planted must be reported by:
| Spring Wheat | May 31, 2013 |
| All other Spring Crops | July 15, 2013 |
| Fall Crops | November 15, 2013 |
Payment due date – interest charges will be incurred after:
| Season |
Billing Date |
Payment Due Date |
| Spring Crops |
August 15, 2013 |
October 1, 2013 |
| Fall Crops |
August 15, 2013 |
October 1, 2013 |
What Should A Policyholder Do When Crops Are Drought-Damaged?
The policyholder should contact the crop insurance company that sold the policy prior to putting their spring-planted crop acres to another use by harvesting for silage, diverting irrigation from the crops or by abandoning the acres. A damage notice is to be given within 72 hours of the initial discovery of damage or loss of production, but not later than 15 days after the end of the insurance period, even if the crop has not been harvested. A notice may be made by telephone or in person to the company but must be confirmed in writing within 15 days. It is very important that the policyholder work closely with the company before making any changes to the care of the crop. The company must have a chance to appraise and release the acres before the crop is destroyed or abandoned. If the company cannot make an accurate appraisal, or the producer disagrees with the appraisal at the time the acreage is to be destroyed or no longer cared for, the company and producer can work out representative sample areas to be left intact for future appraisal purposes. For more information on duties in the event of damage, loss, abandonment, destruction, or alternative use of the crop or acreage consult Section 14 of the Common Crop Insurance Policy Basic Provisions (11-br) Policy.
United States Department of Agriculture - Risk Management Office
Topeka Regional Office(Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska)
National Agriculture Statistics Service
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