08/28/2026
September 30th is a key sales closing date for many fall-seeded crops, including winter wheat, and it is also the annual sign-up deadline for margin protection on certain spring-seeded crops such as corn, soybeans, and spring wheat, where applicable.
By the sales closing date, producers may need to apply for coverage, make changes to existing coverage, review policy options, and confirm that their protection still aligns with their plans for the coming crop year.
Missing the applicable sales closing date can mean missing the opportunity to put the desired coverage in place for that crop year. That is especially important for producers who want to revisit coverage levels, look at risk-management options, or add tools like margin protection before the window closes.
This is a good time to review your crops, acreage plans, and current coverage choices, and to think through whether your operation has changed since last season.
If you need any assistance or want to talk through your options ahead of the September 30th deadline, don’t hesitate to give our team a call.