October is Ag Month
Posted Oct. 04, 2018
October is Ag Month in Saskatchewan. Share your food story online with #OurFoodHasAStory #AgMonth18.
Read More »AgriStability Deadline is Fast Approaching
Posted Sep. 19, 2018
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) understands harvest season can be hectic, but an important AgriStability deadline is fast approaching. September 30, 2018 is the initial deadline for producers in the AgriStability Program to submit their 2017 program forms
Read More »Canadian Grain Commission Harvest Sample Program
Posted Sep. 06, 2018
The Canadian Grain Commission is looking for participants for the Harvest Sample Program. The Harvest Sample Program is a voluntary program for Canadian grain producers. If you sign up, you will receive a Harvest Sample kit annually that contains envelopes for sending in samples of your crop. When you sign up for the Harvest Sample Program, you’ll get a free grade annually on samples from your crop of barley, beans, canola, chick peas, corn, flaxseed, lentils, mustard, oats, pea beans, peas, soybeans or wheat.
Read More »Visit with SCIC Executive at Ag in Motion!
Posted Jul. 11, 2018
Stop by our booth or take a ride on one of the SCIC golf carts from Tuesday to Thursday!
Read More »Make sure you are covered. Report what you have seeded.
Posted Jun. 11, 2018
The deadline for Crop Insurance customers to submit their Seeded Acreage Reports and Stored Grain Declarations is fast approaching. The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding producers of the peace of mind their insurance can provide when Seeded Acreage Reports are completed and filed by the June 25 deadline. By completing and submitting the required information by the deadline, producers are ensuring they have accurate Crop Insurance coverage.
Read More »Protect Your Investment With Livestock Price Insurance
Posted May. 08, 2018
Saskatchewan cattle producers may want to consider price insurance for their calves as uncertainty about the future direction of livestock market continues. With a number of uncontrollable factors at play, the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) would like to remind producers they can reduce the risk of market uncertainty and protect the value of their calves with the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP).
Read More »Farmers Encouraged to Evaluate Risk Management Programs
Posted Apr. 09, 2018
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding Saskatchewan producers that the Canadian Agricultural Partnership replaced Growing Forward 2 on April 1, 2018.
Read More »Enhancements Made to Crop Insurance Program Coverage for 2018
Posted Feb. 27, 2018
Today Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2018 Crop Insurance Program. Saskatchewan producers will have access to very high coverage as the Crop Insurance Program continues to improve, as a result of the success of Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.
Read More »2018 Crop Insurance Announcement (Video)
Posted Feb. 26, 2018
Today Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2018 Crop Insurance Program. Saskatchewan producers will have access to very high coverage as the Crop Insurance Program continues to improve, as a result of the success of Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers.
Read More »Protect Your Investment With Livestock Price Insurance
Posted Nov. 20, 2017
Cattle producers know all too well how factors beyond their control can wreak havoc with the markets and cause financial hardship. The value of the Canadian dollar, Mother Nature, international trade and food safety issues have had a great impact on markets and producers have been left to deal with these challenges on their own. With the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP), producers can protect themselves against the negative impact of these events.
Read More »Crop Insurance Deadline for Filing Post-Harvest Claims and Production Declarations
Posted Nov. 09, 2017
November 15 is the deadline to file post-harvest claims and 2017 production declarations. Once harvest is complete, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance customers are reminded to fill out their production declarations.
Read More »AgriStability Participants Advised of Important Deadline
Posted Sep. 25, 2017
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is reminding producers of an important date for participation in the AgriStability Program. September 30, 2017, is the initial deadline for producers enrolled in the program to submit their 2016 program forms.
Read More »Adjusting procedures for clubroot management
Posted Sep. 21, 2017
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) has taken steps to mitigate the spread of clubroot disease.
Read More »Letter to Industry Regarding Dry Conditions
Posted Aug. 11, 2017
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is working diligently to ensure producers are receiving accurate information and timely customer service as harvest begins on the 2017 crop. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight key information which may be valuable to your members during the upcoming months.
Read More »PST Charges Start August 1
Posted Aug. 01, 2017
On March 22, 2017, the 2017-18 Saskatchewan budget was announced. As part of this budget, effective August 1, 2017, the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of six per cent will apply to insurance premiums for Crop Insurance, WLPIP and the AgriStability fee and administrative cost share (ACS).
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