By Pattison Media

Saskatchewan announces 2026 crop insurance coverage for farmers and ranchers

Feb 20, 2026 | 3:49 PM

Saskatchewan Crop Insurance prices in 2026 will be higher than last year for a few crops, but most crops will be lower. Crop insurance for the 2026 crop year was laid out at a news conference Friday afternoon.

Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister, Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC), and industry stakeholders were on hand for the announcement of coverage for the growing season complete with information on average coverage per acre.

Agriculture Minister David Marit said every season brings both opportunity and uncertainty, and SCIC programs are built to support producers in managing risk and making confident decisions.

“Reliable coverage not only strengthens individual operations but also contributes to the long-term economic growth of Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector,” Marit said. “Now is the time to review your options and select coverage that best supports your operation.”

In 2025, over 85 per cent of seeded acres were insured through the Crop Insurance Program. Despite variable growing conditions across the province, many producers experienced improved production compared to recent years. Marit said those results have helped renew strength in the program, ensuring it remains reliable in supporting farmers and ranchers year after year.

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Last month, SCIC introduced Satellite Forage Insurance as a localized, responsive and accurate approach to managing forage risk. Satellites will measure soil moisture as part of their insurance coverage for the province’s livestock sector.

Agricultural Producer Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) President Bill Prybylski said he was pleased to see SCIC adapting to industry needs with initiatives like Satellite Forage Insurance.

“Embracing technology that better captures real-world conditions is a meaningful step toward addressing the accuracy concerns of livestock producers,” Prybylski said. “We strongly encourage all farmers and ranchers to review their coverage ahead of the Mar. 31 deadline to ensure their operations are protected against the challenges of weather and market volatility.”

In 2026, the new program will replace the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program. All current customers will be automatically transferred to the new system.

There is always interest in learning the commodity prices that will be used for the upcoming season. For canola, the crop insurance price is $14.06 a bushel, where last year it was $13.50. Hard red spring wheat is pegged at $6.92 a bushel, while durum is $7.47. Barley is $4.79, and large green lentils are .26 cents per pound. A complete price list will be posted on the SCIC website. Crop insurance prices are set based on estimates provided by Agriculture Canada.

The deadline for Saskatchewan producers to apply, reinstate, cancel, or make changes to their Crop Insurance contract is Mar. 31. Producers must select their insured crops and coverage levels by this date.

For more information or to make changes to their coverage, producers can speak with their local SCIC office. If no action is taken, last year’s coverage continues for 2026.

Producers will be able to find their individual coverage and premium levels online with information packages also being mailed on Monday.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com