Tag: Crop Insurance

Producers who are thinking about selling their grain through an unlicensed grain buyer need to consider a variety of factors, especially if they have production insurance through AFSC. 

As Alberta’s growing season moves into stage 2, AFSC clients need to be aware that preharvest inspections are required prior to putting a crop to another use.

Producers can expect to see higher crop insurance premiums for the 2024 crop year. The increase is mainly due to losses in 2021 and 2022.

Producers who are thinking about selling their grain through an unlicensed grain buyer need to consider a variety of factors, especially if they have production insurance through AFSC.

As the 2023 harvest is upon us, clients may want to note the following items.

AFSC clients with annual crop insurance can use the yield estimation calculator to help determine potential yields and make decisions on when to harvest or preharvest a crop.

AFSC is adjusting the low yield allowance for 2023 to encourage farmers to put more poor-quality crops towards livestock feed in dry areas. 

Several areas in Alberta have experienced limited precipitation this growing season. As a result, some producers are considering putting their crops to alternate uses rather than waiting for them ...

Producers can expect to see higher premiums for the 2023 crop year. The increase is mainly due to higher crop prices, more producers participating in the insurance program and impacts from the 2021 ...

Producers who are thinking about selling their grain through an unlicensed grain buyer need to consider a variety of factors, especially if they have production insurance through AFSC.