Important Insurance Dates and Deadlines
| Spring Crop Field Corn | Soybeans | Popcorn | Fall Crop wheat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Closing for MPCI | March 15 | March 15 | March 15 | September 30 |
| Final Planting Dates | June 5 | June 20 | May 31 | October 20 |
| Acreage Reporting Deadline | July 15 | July 15 | July 15 | November 15 |
| Payment Due Dates | September 1 | September 1 | September 1 | July 1 |
| End of Insurance Period | December 10 | December 10 | December 10 | October 31 |
Production Reporting for all crops listed above is 45 days after sales closing
Definitions of Date Descriptions:
- SALES CLOSING DATE - last day to apply for coverage.
- FINAL PLANTING DATE - last day for full coverage.
- ACREAGE REPORTING DATE - last day to report the acreage planted. If not reported, insurance will not be in effect.
- DATE TO FILE NOTICE OF CROP DAMAGE - immediately, if farmer determines that the crop is damaged after harvest begins; or the end of the insurance period, whichever is earlier.
- END OF INSURANCE PERIOD - latest date of insurance coverage.
- PAYMENT DUE DATE - last day to pay the premium without being charged interest
- CANCELLATION DATE - last day to request cancellation of policy for the next year.
- PRODUCTION REPORTING DATE - last day to report production for Actual Production History (APH).
- DEBT TERMINATION DATE - date insurance company will terminate policy for nonpayment.
