Reminder: Fall Crop Sales Closing Deadline is September 30

CORTLAND, N.Y. — The deadline to insure fall crops in the Northeast for the 2027 crop year is September 30, 2026. 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.

“Wheat producers face tighter margins, greater weather uncertainty and increasingly complex business decisions,” said Jeremy Forrett, Retail Financial Services Leader. “Crop Growers agents serve as trusted risk management advisors, using specialized expertise and industry-leading technology to help producers evaluate coverage options and identify strategies that protect revenue and support the long-term success of their operations.”

To protect your investment in the 2027 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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