News From SCIC

Today, on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, along with Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announces continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program.

^{This article is available in the Summer 2024 issue of Agriview.}

Throughout the growing season, harvest and post-harvest, there are different features of SCIC's programs Saskatchewan producers should be aware of – including upcoming deadlines for submitting information and paying programs fees.

AgriStability is a cost-effective business risk management program designed to help farm operations facing large margin declines. At $4.50 for every $1,000 covered Contribution Reference Margin multiplied by 70 per cent the annual AgriStability fee is $3.15 for every $1,000 of margin covered. For Saskatchewan producers, the average cost to participate is $0.69 per acre for grain operations, or $1.19 per head for livestock operations.

SCIC's Weather-Based Programs are designed to protect producers against weather-related risks. Programs include the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program, Mixed Forage Rainfall Insurance Program, Intercrop Rainfall Insurance Program, Corn Rainfall Insurance Program and Corn Heat Unit Insurance Program.