Liz Stahl, Extension educator and Phyllis Bongard, Content development and communications specialist
Farmers across parts of Minnesota are dealing with excessively wet conditions that have delayed crop planting. As wet conditions persist and final planting dates for crop insurance in Minnesota for corn (May 31 across southern Minnesota) and soybean (June 10) approach, farmers are faced with the decision of whether or not to plant some of their crop / take prevent plant, plant their planned crop late, or switch to a different crop. There are many factors to consider when making these decisions and each farmer will need to evaluate what options fit best with their operation and situation.
Farmers should be in contact with their insurance representative for more details on the rules of prevent plant, eligible acres, options and implications during the late planting period, any follow-up management requirements, and impacts on items such as insurance coverage and actual production his…
Farmers across parts of Minnesota are dealing with excessively wet conditions that have delayed crop planting. As wet conditions persist and final planting dates for crop insurance in Minnesota for corn (May 31 across southern Minnesota) and soybean (June 10) approach, farmers are faced with the decision of whether or not to plant some of their crop / take prevent plant, plant their planned crop late, or switch to a different crop. There are many factors to consider when making these decisions and each farmer will need to evaluate what options fit best with their operation and situation.
Farmers should be in contact with their insurance representative for more details on the rules of prevent plant, eligible acres, options and implications during the late planting period, any follow-up management requirements, and impacts on items such as insurance coverage and actual production his…