Canada and Alberta raise low-yield allowance for feed

The governments of Canada and Alberta, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, increased the low yield allowance so farmers can use poor crops for livestock feed.

• Program change and implementation: Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has adjusted the low yield allowance under AgriInsurance; if an appraised yield falls below the established threshold, AFSC can reduce the appraisal to zero, and the appraised yield will be used to calculate subsequent indemnities. AFSC will conduct a field inspection and producers must contact AFSC at least 5 days in advance of harvesting to arrange inspections and share details.
• Policy and funding context: The change is delivered under AgriInsurance, a federal‑provincial‑producer cost‑shared program supported by the governments of Canada and Alberta through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP); AFSC (a provincial Crown corporation) will work with clients to complete inspections as soon as possible. Confirmed actions: policy threshold adjustment, inspection and appraisal procedures, and producer contact requirement. Planned/operational items: AFSC inspections and indemnity calculations following appraisals.