2021 Fall Acreage Reporting

If you are not planting 2021 wheat, an acreage report must be signed verifying “zero acres” for your fall policy.

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2021 fall crops (wheat/oats).  These reports are due by December 15, 2020.

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Be sure to certify your crops at the FSA office as soon as you finish planting.  Once you have certified, please ask for a Producer Print 578 Form.  You can bring a copy of your 578 form to our office or have it e-mailed to us at johnminorcompany@gmail.com.

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If you have trouble getting in to certify at the FSA office by 12/15/20, please call us and we will be glad to help you complete your acreage report.

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All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

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Please keep in mind, the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share arrangement, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA/ASCS Office as it is on your insurance policy.

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If interested, please call us about a crop-hail policy which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage in personal grain bins.

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Thank you!

2021 Pasture, Rangeland, & Forage (PRF) Sales Closing

The sales closing date for 2021 Pasture, Rangeland, & Forage (PRF) policies is November 15, 2020.  If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Changes for 2021 PRF policies must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

• Level of coverage/intervals you wish to carry.

• Adding or removing acres.

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified.

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity).

• Marital status on spousal policies.

PRF policies are continuous; therefore, your policy will renew to the 2021 crop year as it is currently written, and premium will be due.

All 2020 PRF policy premiums must be paid prior to November 15, 2020 to be eligible for 2021 coverage.

Please let us know if you have any questions. You can also refer to our website at johnminorcrop.com, or our John Minor Crop Insurance & Real Estate Facebook page, for updates and reminders.

We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance needs and look forward to a wonderful 2021 crop year!

2021 Fall Sales Closing

The 2021 crop year has begun!  The sales closing date for 2021 wheat is September 30, 2020.  If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Any changes for 2021 fall crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

• Level and/or plan of coverage

• Adding a county or crop to the policy

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity)

• Marital status on spousal policies

Please be advised, effective in 2020:  Catastrophic Risk Protection (CAT) policy premium increased from $300 to $655 per crop/per county.

It is also time to report the production from your 2020 wheat crops. If you harvested wheat in 2020, please contact our office with production figures no later than November 14, 2020. 

If you have a new policy or want to move the production history on a farm from one entity to another entity, please call the office for instructions prior to November 14, 2020.

If you think you may have a claim for any 2020 spring crops, notify us as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the crop has been harvested and/or taken out of a bin.

Let us know if you have any questions.  We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance and look forward to a wonderful 2021 crop year!

Thank you!

2020 Spring Acreage Reporting

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2020 spring crops (rice, corn, milo, soybeans, cotton, peanuts, etc.).

These reports are due July 15, 2020.

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Once you have finished planting, be sure to certify your crops at the FSA office. After you have certified, ask for a Producer Print- 578. Please bring this copy of your 578 to our office. These forms can also be emailed to johnminorcompany@gmail.com.

​

You do not need to wait until you have replanted crops to certify. For insurance purposes, report the date of the original plant date, not the replant date.

​

If you are unable to certify by 7/15/20, please call our office. We will be glad to help you complete your acreage report to ensure coverage is bound timely.

​

If you need to file a prevented planting claim and have not contacted our office about this matter, please call immediately.   If you plant after the final plant date, there is reduced coverage for most crops. All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

Keep in mind, the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share of the crop, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA (ASCS) office as it is on your insurance policy.

​

Damage to your crop should be reported promptly. Do not harvest or destroy your crop before alerting us of a possible claim.  An adjuster must be contacted prior to replanting or destroying any crops.

​

If interested, call us about a crop-hail policy which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage.

Be sure you have an AD-1026 form on file at the FSA office by Acreage Reporting in order to be eligible for premium subsidy.

​

We appreciate your business!

2020 Spring Sales Closing

We will be hosting our annual farmers luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Newport Train Depot. We welcome all farmers, landlords, and family to join us for an informational update for the upcoming 2020 spring crop year. 

The sales closing date for 2020 spring crops (i.e. rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, soybeans, peanuts) is February 28, 2020.  If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Any changes for 2020 spring crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

• Level and/or plan of coverage you wish to carry.

• Adding a county or crop to the policy.

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified.

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity).

• Marital status on spousal policies.

​

It is also time to report the production from your 2019 crops. We do not need your scale tickets. A completed and signed production form should be in our office no later than April 14, 2020.  Please call our office and we will be glad to help you complete your forms via phone.  If you have a new policy or want to move a farm’s production history from one entity to another entity, please call the office for instructions prior to April 14, 2020.

We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance needs and look forward to a wonderful 2020 crop year!

2020 Fall Acreage Reporting

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2020 fall crops (wheat/oats).  These reports are due December 16, 2019.

​

If you are not planting 2020 wheat, an acreage report must be signed verifying “zero acres” for your fall policy.

​

Be sure to certify your crops, at the FSA office, as soon as you finish planting.  Once you have certified, please ask for a Producer Print- 578.  You can bring a copy of your 578 to our office or have it faxed/emailed to us at johnminorcompany@gmail.com.

​

If you have trouble getting in to certify at the FSA office by 12/16/19, please call us and we will be glad to help you complete your acreage report.

​

All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

​

Please keep in mind, the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share arrangement, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA (ASCS) Office as it is on your insurance policy.

​

If interested, please call us about a crop-hail policy which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage in personal grain bins.

​

Thank you!

2020 Fall Sales Closing

The 2020 crop year has begun!  The sales closing date for 2020 wheat is September 30, 2019.  If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Any changes for 2020 fall crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

• Level and/or plan of coverage

• Adding a county or crop to the policy

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity)

• Marital status on spousal policies

It is also time to report the production from your 2019 wheat crops. If you planted wheat in 2019, please contact our office with production figures as soon as possible. A completed and signed production form will need to be in our office no later than November 14, 2019. 

If you have a new policy or want to move the production history of a farm from one entity to another entity, please call the office for instructions prior to 11/14/19.

If you think you are going to have a claim for any crop (rice, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, wheat, etc.), please notify us as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the crop has been harvested and/or taken out of a bin.

Let us know if you have any questions.  We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance and look forward to a wonderful 2020 crop year!

Thank you!

2019 Spring Acreage Reporting

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2019 spring crops (rice, corn, milo, soybeans, cotton, peanuts, etc.). These reports are due July 15, 2019.

Once you have finished planting, be sure to certify your crops at the FSA office. After you have certified, ask for a Producer Print- 578. Please bring this copy of your 578 to our office. These forms can also be faxed or emailed to John Minor Crop Insurance.

​

You do not need to wait until you have replanted crops to certify. For insurance purposes, report the date of the original plant date, not the replant date.

​

If you are unable to certify by 7/15/19, please call our office. We will be glad to help you complete your acreage report to ensure coverage is bound timely.

​

If you need to file a prevented planting claim and have not contacted our office about this matter, please call immediately.   If you plant after the final plant date, there is reduced coverage for most crops. All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

Keep in mind, the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share of the crop, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA (ASCS) office as it is on your insurance policy.

​

Damage to your crop should be reported promptly. Do not harvest or destroy your crop before alerting us of a possible claim.  An adjuster must be contacted prior to replanting or destroying any crops.

​

If interested, call us about a crop-hail policy which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage.

​

Be sure you have an AD-1026 form on file at the FSA office by Acreage Reporting in order to be eligible for premium subsidy.

​

We appreciate your business!

2019 Sales Closing & Farmers Luncheon

We will be hosting our annual farmers luncheon February 21, 2019, 11:30 a.m., at the Newport Train Depot. We welcome all farmers, landlords, and family to join us for catfish, BBQ pulled pork, chicken, and sausage catered by Corky’s BBQ.

The sales closing date for 2019 spring crops (i.e. rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, soybeans, & peanuts) is February 28, 2019.  If you are interested in setting up a new policy, we will be happy to assist! Changes to existing 2019 spring crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

• Level and/or plan of coverage.

• Adding a county or crop to the policy.

• EXACT name of the farming entity to be certified.

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (substantial beneficiary interest) with 10% or more share in the entity.

• Marital status on spousal policies.

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Let us know if you have any questions.

We appreciate your business and look forward to a wonderful 2019 crop year!

2019 Fall Acreage Reporting

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2019 fall crops (wheat/oats).  These reports are due December 17, 2018.

​

If you are not planting 2019 wheat, an acreage report must be signed verifying “zero acres” for your fall policy.

​

Be sure to certify your crops, at the FSA office, as soon as you finish planting.  Once you have certified, please ask for a Producer Print- 578.  You can bring a copy of your 578 to our office or have it faxed/emailed to us at johnminorcompany@gmail.com.

​

If you have trouble getting in to certify at the FSA office by 12/17/18, please call us and we will be glad to help you complete your acreage report.

​

All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

​

Please keep in mind, the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share arrangement, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA (ASCS) Office as it is on your insurance policy.

​

Damage to your crop should be reported promptly. You should not harvest or destroy your crop before alerting us of a possible claim. An adjuster must be contacted prior to replanting any crops.

​

If interested, please call us about a crop-hail policy which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage in personal grain bins.

​

Thank you!

2019 Fall Sales Closing

The 2019 crop year has begun!  The sales closing date for 2019 wheat is September 30th, 2018.  If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Any changes for 2019 fall crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

• Level and/or plan of coverage

• Adding a county or crop to the policy

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity)

• Marital status on spousal policies

It is also time to report the production from your 2018 wheat crops. If you planted wheat in 2018, please contact our office with production figures as soon as possible. A completed and signed production form will need to be in our office no later than November 16th, 2018. 

If you have a new policy or want to move the production history of a farm from one entity to another entity, please call the office for instructions prior to 11/16/18.

If you think you are going to have a claim for any crops (rice, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, wheat, etc.) please notify us as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the crop has been harvested and/or taken out of a bin.

Let us know if you have any questions.  We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance and look forward to a wonderful 2019 crop year!

Thank you!

2018 Spring Acreage Reporting

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2018 spring crops (rice, corn, milo, soybeans, cotton, peanuts, etc.).

These reports are due July 16, 2018.

Once you have finished planting, be sure to certify your crops at the FSA office. When you finish certifying, ask for a Producer Print- 578. Please bring this copy of your 578 to our office. These forms can also be faxed or emailed to John Minor Crop Insurance.

​

You do not need to wait until you have replanted crops to certify. For insurance purposes, report the date of the original planting, not the replant date.

​

If you are unable to certify by 7/16/18, please call our office. We will be glad to help you complete your acreage report to ensure coverage is bound timely.

​

If you need to file a prevented planting claim and have not contacted our office about this matter, please call immediately.   If you plant after the final plant date, there is reduced coverage for most crops. All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

Keep in mind, the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share of the crop, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA (ASCS) office as it is on your insurance policy.

Damage to your crop should be reported promptly. Do not harvest or destroy your crop before alerting us of a possible claim.  An adjuster must be contacted prior to replanting any crops.

If interested, call us about a crop-hail policy which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage losses.

​

Be sure you have an AD-1026 form on file by Acreage Reporting in order to be eligible for premium subsidy.

We appreciate your business!

2018 Production Reports

It is time to report the production from your 2017 spring crops.  A completed and signed production form should be in our office no later than April 16th, 2018. 

Please call our office and we will be glad to help you complete your forms.

If you have a new policy or need to move production history from one entity to another, please call our office prior to April 16, 2018.

Let us know if you have any questions.

We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance needs and look forward to a wonderful 2018 crop year!

2018 Sales Closing & Farmers Luncheon

We will be hosting our annual farmers luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on February 19, 2018 at the Newport Train Depot.  We welcome all farmers, landlords, and family to join us for an informational update for the upcoming 2018 spring crop year.  MJ’s Restaurant will be catering the event.

The sales closing date for 2018 spring crops (i.e. rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, soybeans, & peanuts) is February 28, 2018.  If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Any changes for 2018 spring crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

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• Level and/or plan of coverage you wish to carry.

• Adding a county or crop to the policy.

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified.

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity).

• Marital status on spousal policies.

It is also time to report the production from your 2017 crops. We do not need your scale tickets. A completed and signed production form should be in our office no later than April 16, 2018.  Please call our office and we will be glad to help you complete your forms via phone.  If you have a new policy or want to move the production history of a farm from one entity to another entity, please call the office for instructions prior to April 16, 2018.

Let us know if you have any questions. You can also refer to our John Minor Crop Insurance & Real Estate Facebook page, for updates and reminders.

We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance needs and look forward to a wonderful 2018 crop year!

Acreage Reporting

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2018 fall crops (wheat/oats). These reports are due December 15, 2017.

Be sure to certify your crops, at the FSA office, as soon as you have finished planting. Once you have finished certifying, please ask for a Producer Print- 578. You can bring a copy of your 578 to our office or have it faxed/emailed to us (johnminorcompany@gmail.com). If you have trouble getting in to certify at the FSA office by 12/15/17, please call us and we will be glad to help you complete your acreage reports.

​

You do not need to wait until you have “replanted” any crops. When you certify, please report the date of the original planting (not the replant date).

​

If you plant after the final plant date, there is reduced coverage for most crops. All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

​

Please keep in mind that the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share of the crop, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA (ASCS) Office as it is on your insurance policy.

​

Damage to your crop should be reported promptly. You should not harvest or destroy your crop before alerting us of a possible claim. An adjuster must be contacted prior to replanting any crops.

​

If interested, please call us about a crop-hail policy for your 2018 fall crops which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage in personal grain bins.

Fall Production Reports

It is time to report the production for last year's, 2017, fall crops. A completed and signed production form should be in our office no later than November 14, 2017. Wheat production is reported in total production or bushels/acre for each farm number and/or shareholder. 

Please call or come by the office and we will be glad to help you complete this form.

​

2017 harvest prices have been set and revenue claims can be generated with production totals. Claims need to be submitted as soon as possible. If you think you may have a claim, please call us immediately.

​

For more information on 2017 harvest prices and/or possible revenue claims, call our office!

2018 Sales Closing

The 2018 crop year has begun!  The sales closing date for 2018 wheat is September 30th, 2017.  If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Any changes for 2018 fall crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

• Level and/or plan of coverage

• Adding a county or crop to the policy

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity)

• Marital status on spousal policies

It is also time to report the production from your 2017 wheat crops. If you planted wheat in 2017, please contact our office with production figures as soon as possible. A completed and signed production form will need to be in our office no later than November 14th, 2017. 

If you have a new policy or want to move the production history of a farm from one entity to another entity, please call the office for instructions prior to 11/14/17.

If you think you are going to have a claim for any crops (rice, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, wheat, etc.) please notify us as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the crop has been harvested and/or taken out of a bin.

Let us know if you have any questions.  We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance needs and look forward to a wonderful 2018 crop year!

Thank you!

Spring Acreage Reporting

It is time to complete your acreage report for 2017 spring crops (rice, corn, milo, soybeans, cotton, peanuts, etc.). These reports are due July 17, 2017.

​

Be sure to certify your crops, at the FSA office, as soon as you have finished planting. Once you have finished certifying, ask for a Producer Print- 578. You can bring a copy of your 578 to our office or have it faxed/emailed to us (johnminorcompany@gmail.com).

​

You do not need to wait until you have “replanted” any crops. When you certify, please report the date of the original planting (not the replant date).

​

If you have trouble getting in to certify at the FSA office by 7/17/17, please call us and we will be glad to help you complete your acreage reports.

​

If you need to file a prevented planting claim and you have not contacted us about this matter, call us immediately. If you plant after the final plant date, there is reduced coverage for most crops. All planted acres and prevented planted acres must be shown on your Acreage Report (insurable or uninsurable – this includes failed crops).

​

Please keep in mind, the name of the entity, the people sharing in the entity, the share of the crop, the irrigation practice, and the number of acres planted should be the same at the FSA (ASCS) office as it is on your insurance policy.

​

Damage to your crop should be reported promptly. You should NOT harvest or destroy your crop before alerting us of a possible claim. An adjuster must be contacted PRIOR to replanting any crops.

​

If interested, please call us about a crop-hail policy which provides protection from hail, fire, lightning, transit, and storage losses.

Production Reporting

It is time to report the production from your 2016 spring crops.  A completed and signed production form should be in our office no later than April 14th, 2017.  Please call our office and we will be glad to help you complete your forms.  We do not need your scale tickets.

If you have a new policy or need to move production history from one entity to another, please call our office prior to April 14, 2017.

Let us know if you have any questions.

We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance needs and look forward to a wonderful 2017 crop year!

2017 Sales Closing - Spring Crops

The sales closing date for 2017 spring crops (i.e. rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, soybeans, & peanuts) is February 28th, 2017.  Rates will be available February 15th. If you would like to set up a new policy, we would be happy to assist!  Any changes for 2017 spring crops must be made by this date.

Such changes would include, but are not limited to:

​

• Level and/or plan of coverage you wish to carry.

• Adding a county or crop to the policy.

• Exact name of the farming entity to be certified.

• Individuals listed as SBI’s (having 10% or more share in the entity).

• Marital status on spousal policies.

We will be hosting our annual farmers meeting on February 20th, 2017 at the Newport Train Depot. We welcome all farmers, landlords, and family to join us for an informational update for the upcoming 2017 spring crop year. Corky’s BBQ will be catering the event.

​

It is also time to report the production from your 2016 crops. We do not need your scale tickets. A completed and signed production form should be in our office no later than April 14th, 2017.  Please call our office and we will be glad to help you complete your forms via phone.  If you have a new policy or want to move the production history of a farm from one entity to another entity, please call the office for instructions prior to April 14, 2017.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

We appreciate you allowing us to assist you with your crop insurance needs and look forward to a wonderful 2017 crop year!

2017 Spring Crop Year

The 2017 spring crop year is right around the corner!

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Prices are currently in discovery and will be announced February 15th. At this time, we would be happy to provide quotes or make changes to your current coverages.

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We will be hosting our annual farmers luncheon on February 20th, 2017 and welcome all farmers and landowners to come for an informational update meeting.

2017 Crop Year Revisions

The USDA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, along with the RMA (Risk Management Agency), made several changes for the upcoming crop year.

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Prevented planting percentage payments:
- Rice went from 45% to 55%
- Corn went from 60% to 55%

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Practical to Replant Rule:
- Insureds MUST replant if prior to late plant date in order to keep coverage active.

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For more information on updates, deadlines, and special policy enhancements available for the 2017 crop year, call our office or email johnminorcompany@gmail.com!

Fall Production Reports

It is time to report the production for last year's, 2016, fall crops. A completed and signed production form should be in our office no later than November 14th, 2016. Wheat production is reported in total production or bushels/acre for each farm number and/or shareholder. 

Please call or come by the office and we will be glad to help you complete this form.

2016 harvest prices have been set and revenue claims can be generated with production totals. Claims need to be submitted as soon as possible. If you think you may have a claim, please call us immediately.

​

For more information on 2016 harvest prices and/or possible revenue claims, call our office!

2016 Claims

If you think you are going to have a claim for any crops (rice, soybeans, corn, grain sorghum, wheat, etc.) please notify us as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the crop has been harvested and/or taken out of a bin.

Continuing the Legacy

John Minor, Jr., partnered with father, John Minor, Sr., in order to continue the family farm insurance company. John Minor Crop Insurance is excited about the new and improved means of communication that are being implemented in order to keep their customers informed and updated.

Be sure to join us on our facebook page, as well as our customers group, in order to stay informed on upcoming deadlines, plant dates, and farm information.