Reminder: Fall Crop Sales Closing Deadline is September 30

The deadline to insure fall crops in the Northeast for the 2026 crop year is September 30, 2025. Insurable fall crops include barley, forage production and wheat. Coverage availability varies by county. Visit CropGrowers.com for more information. 

As crop producers face higher input costs and tighter margins, profit exists within a small percentage of the total yield. Today’s crop insurance program is much more sophisticated and provides cost-effective coverage options with a minimal 5% deductible through products such as the Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO). Now is the time to meet with a Crop Growers agent to review your business plan and evaluate the new crop insurance coverage products. 

“As the foremost provider of crop insurance in the northeast, we take great pride in serving over 2,000 farm families and safeguarding 643,000 acres of crops,” said Crop Growers Leader, Triva Haycook. Haycook emphasizes Crop Growers commitment to northeast agriculture, highlighting the dedicated team’s use of state-of-the-art decision support tools, including the exclusive Optimum program. “This cutting-edge tool ensures confident and informed crop insurance decisions, allowing us to fulfill our mission of creating personalized risk management plans that protect the investment and maximize revenue for our valued customers.” 

To protect your investment in the 2026 crop, fall crop producers should contact their Crop Growers agent well in advance of the September 30 deadline. For a listing of local agents, visit CropGrowers.com. Let your agent know of any changes in your entity and they will update you of any changes to the crop insurance policy. 

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