Agricorp Update on 2009 Corn Crop
This statement from Agricorp was produced on Nov. 16/09 Agricorp will
continue to review this situation and provide updates as the situation
requires.
Background
A wet and cool growing season combined with an early frost is resulting
in yields and quality (for example, mould or low-test weight) losses in
some corn crops, especially in areas north of highway 7, such as Bruce,
Simcoe, and Grey counties.
Agricorp is working closely with the industry and OMAFRA to stay current
on the issue and to inform our communications strategy to keep customers
up to date about what they need to do if they believe they are in a Production
Insurance claim position.
If customers have damage to their crops, they should call Agricorp immediately
at 1-888-247-4999 to open a damage report. Because every situation is
different, an adjuster will work directly with each customer who reports
damage to make sure their Production Insurance coverage protects them
as much as possible.- The deadline to report yields, any remaining unharvested acres, and
crop damage is December 15, 2009.
- Growers with Production Insurance must look for every opportunity
to harvest and market their corn crop to the best of their ability,
the same way a grower without Production Insurance would do.
- As long as customers open a damage report by December 15, 2009, their
Production Insurance coverage will remain in effect until their crop
is either harvested or proven to be unharvestable.
- Some customers may choose to leave their crop in the field until a
better harvest and market opportunity becomes available.
- Growers with Production Insurance may qualify for a corn salvage benefit
of $0.49 per bushel for their sample grade corn, up to their guaranteed
production.
- As of November 16, 2009, 858 customers have reported damage on 144,757
acres.
Media Contact
Stephanie Charest 519-826-4344
