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Spring Moisture & Flooding Support Information for Producers

Spring Moisture & Flooding Support Information for Producers
With recent spring flooding and excess moisture impacting fields across Saskatchewan, here is a quick summary of the support options, insurance features, and deadlines available to help you navigate this season:
Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) Options
Delayed Seeding: Excess moisture and flooding are insurable causes of loss. The final deadline to seed most crops and receive insurance coverage is June 20.
Unseeded Acreage Feature: Included with multi-peril Crop Insurance, this provides coverage for land that is too wet to seed. Please note that claims will not be accepted after **June 25**.
Establishment Benefit: If your crops fail to establish or suffer a loss prior to June 20 due to flooding or other insurable causes, you can register a claim.
Important: Contact SCIC immediately if you plan to reseed or work down a portion of an insured crop, as an adjuster must inspect the acres first.
AgriStability: This program uses margins to offset the impacts of flooding. It factors in grain/feed inventory losses , livestock losses , and lost production from land that was too wet to seed or flooded after seeding.
Ministry of Agriculture & Wellbeing Supports
Extension Specialists:
Located at 10 regional offices, specialists are available to assist with alternative feeding strategies, pasture management, water testing, and interpreting test results. You can reach the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377.
Farm Stress Line: If you or your family need support, confidential crisis counsellors trained in agriculture are available 24/7 at 1-800-667-4442. Free counselling is also available through SaskAgMatters.
Contact Details & Resources
SCIC Website & Phone: scic.ca https://www.scic.ca
1-888-935-0000
Stay safe out there, and don't hesitate to reach out to these services for guidance or to request an on-farm visit!