The Stage 1 crop insurance guarantee has returned for sugarbeet growers this year. At the Countryside Insurance Agency Farmer Update Meeting, owner Jennifer Otteson said additional coverage may be necessary. “If your cause of loss is before July 1, you will only receive 60 percent of your guarantee,” said Otteson. “To not have that, you must purchase a stage removal option by March 15; that has a six percent surcharge, but could be highly recommended if, for example, a big rain event right before July 1 and won’t be able to replant.” Otteson stressed the importance of talking with your crop insurance agent when making those decisions.
