Getting Acreage Reporting Right
 

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[July 07, 2021]    You have a lot at stake in making sure your crop insurance acreage reporting is accurate and on time. The acreage reporting deadline for most spring planted row crops is July 15, 2021.

It is a good idea to check with your agent to confirm the acreage reporting date for your policy. If you fail to report on time, you may not be protected. If you report too much acreage, you may pay too much premium. If you report too little acreage, you may recover less when you file a claim.

Crop insurance agents often say that mistakes in acreage reporting are the easiest way for producers to have an unsatisfactory experience with crop insurance. Don’t depend on your agent to do this important job for you. Your signature on the bottom of the acreage reporting form makes it, legally, your responsibility. Double-check it for yourself.

Remember - acreage reporting is your responsibility. Doing it right will save you money. July 15, 2021 is approaching. Talk with your agent to ensure you get your acreage reporting right. Always get a copy of your report immediately after signing and filing it with your agent and keep it with your records. Remember, it is your responsibility to report crop damage to your agent within 72 hours of discovery. Never put damaged acreage to another use without prior written consent of the insurance adjuster. You don’t want to destroy any evidence of a possible claim. Learn more by visiting RMA’s website.

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