Crop insurance dates?

[freewheat]

checking, You make assumptions for YOUR
area. The reason I never topped up is
that I felt that the chance of having 5
years in 7 too wet to seed was slim to
none from a historical basis. It had
nothing to do with anyone's forecast

We had three feet of snow in the winter,
so no, I could not drive in the fields
with a 2X4 or even a 4X4!

March, we still had snow. I did not
think it was a gamble, it was common
sense. Like Alberta's insurance, where
they have until the end of April to
decide.

I will manage, whatever happens, but you
sound a bit like you have no real idea
about what wet is. Course we in the wet
spots are worried, we know the hell that
too wet is all too well. We have had
unseeded acres in 4 of the last 6 years.
I think I am entitled to have some grave
concern.

And I blame myself entirely, btw! I
think other than too wet acres, there
are many reasons to have an extended
deadline in the future. Contract price
reasons, last minute change reasons,
etc.

[checking]

Freewheat.

I'm getting tired of walking in rubber boots, but I'm curious if anyone in your area has gone "old world" and now automatically carries an umbrella.

I'd tell you that your weather patterns are evolving, but ...

And I'm not sure I know many, regardless of markets, or contracts, who will change their rotations, except if weather forces them.

[freewheat]

ha ha, yup I carry an umbrella on the
tractor with me.....lol