Supporting Producers During Harvest Through the Crop Insurance Program

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) wants to remind Saskatchewan producers of the available support as they face harvest delays and variable crop conditions.

The Crop Insurance Program provides coverage to producers from seeding through harvest. Customers are insured for losses in both yield and/or quality. When an insurable cause of loss lowers the grade of harvested production, SCIC factors the quality loss into the claim calculation. Producers can file a post-harvest claim when their actual crop yields or quality fall below their coverage level.

The deadline to register post-harvest claims, submit production declarations and/or request an extension of insurance is November 15, 2026. Producers with insured crops remaining in the field can request an extension of insurance to maintain coverage for yield and quality losses over winter. For producers in a claim position, the sooner they report production, the sooner SCIC can process claims and issue payment. SCIC is flexible when working with producers to finalize claims. Some claims may receive an initial payment upfront with the balance paid once SCIC finalizes the claim. Reporting annual yield updates producers' individual yield history and future coverage. Producers must report their production before they can register a yield-loss claim.

Based on their reported seeded acres, Crop Insurance customers received their Statement of Insurance outlining premium. For 2026, in response to unfavourable harvest conditions, SCIC is extending the Crop Insurance interest-free period on outstanding balances from October 31, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

While crops remain in the field, under the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, all Saskatchewan producers are eligible for up to 100 per cent compensation on eligible losses on crop damage caused by wildlife. As soon as damage is detected, producers need to report it to SCIC.

As harvest continues, weather challenges, crop quality concerns and financial pressures can take a toll on producers and their families. The Ministry of Agriculture encourages anyone who needs support to reach out to the Farm Stress Line at 1-800-667-4442. Confidential help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

SCIC supports producers by providing information to help them make informed decisions and understand how those decisions may impact coverage. Producers know their operation best and make decisions based on their individual circumstances. For more information, producers can contact SCIC, toll-free at 1-888-935-0000 or visit scic.ca.