Deadline for Crop Insurance Is March 15

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Monday, March 11, urged producers to protect their investments from rising input costs, unstable markets and adverse weather conditions by signing up before the Friday, March 15, deadline for crop insurance coverage on spring-planted crops.

“Crop insurance is an important tool among producers’ risk management options,” Redding said. “Unpredictable weather can create significant challenges for growers, and this important resource can help protect their investments, commodities, and bottom line.”

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