Crop Coverage
Hail insurance is available on crops for the full growing season with a maximum coverage as set by state law of $50 per acre on non-irrigated crops and $76 per acre on irrigated crops. Coverage begins after the application is accepted by the county Department of Revenue at 12:01 on the day following issuance of the policy. Crops may be insured at any time until August 15, inclusive. Coverage ends when crops are headed, mowed or harvested or when crops are destroyed by means other than hail. All liability on crops insured will expire October 1 at 11:59 pm.
Important Deadlines:
- Coverage begins at 12:01 am on the day following the date the policy is isssued.
- Last date to purchase State policies is August 15th.
Crops Covered
|
Alfalfa Seed |
Flax | Safflower |
| Barley | Hay | Sainfoin |
| Beans | Indian Rice Grass | Sorghum |
| Black Medic | Lentils | Soybeans |
| Buckwheat | Millet | Speltz |
| Canary Seed | Mustard | Spring Wheat |
| Camelina | Oats | Sugarbeets |
| Canola | Peas | Sunflower |
| Corn | Potatoes | Sweet Clover |
| Crambe | Rape Seed | Triticale |
| Durum Wheat | Rye | Wheat Grass |
| Winter Wheat |
Contacts
Montana State Hail Insurance Program
Montana Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 200201
Helena, MT 59620-0202
Phone: (406) 444-2402
Fax: (406) 444-9442
Published: Fri Sep 30 10:28:00 MDT 2011.
Last Modified: Thu Sep 06 14:23:04 MDT 2012