Purchase hail insurance by August 15

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:20 AM MDT

HELENA, Mont. -- Montana farmers and ranchers can purchase State Hail Insurance until August 15, according to the Montana Department of Agriculture.

Montana is the only state to offer a state-administered hail insurance, which is designed to cover basic crop inputs and, for many farmers, supplements crop insurance offered by private companies. The state law that created Montana's program sets an August 15 cutoff date for purchasing the insurance.

Dryland producers can insure crops for up to $50 an acre and irrigated crops can be insured for up to $76 an acre under limits authorized by the 2007 Legislature. For more information, contact Lee Boyer at the department at (406) 444-2402 or by email at agr@mt.gov.

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