AgriStability Participants Advised Of Important Deadline

Sep 26, 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.

Submitting program forms is part of the annual process for participating in the Program and the information provided determines whether the producer qualifies for a benefit payment and builds the farm’s program history. Producers who file by September 30 can be certain their financial profile is up to date and their individual reference margin is established and available should something unforeseen happen to their farm.

A great way to manage a farm’s AgriStability information is through AgConnect, a secure online application giving producers the ability to review previous AgriStability information and submit new information. AgConnect is easy to use and accessible online 24/7. Information submitted through AgConnect enters SCIC’s system directly, allowing for quicker file processing. Knowledgeable staff are readily available to help producers activate their AgConnect account. Contact the AgriStability call centre at 1-866-270-8450.

Please keep in mind any 2016 program forms received after September 30, 2017, are subject to a penalty. AgriStability benefits will be reduced by $500 per month until December 31, the final date for program form submission. Penalties do not apply when a benefit is calculated at zero.

Source : Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.