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Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI)
Protection for spring seeding lost to excess moisture
Funding available
$ 75 - $ 125
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) provides protection against the inability to seed land due to continuous excess moisture. It covers acres ready for crop seeding on or before June 20, including perennial forages, sod and pasture destroyed by June 10, and offers buy-up coverage to $100 or $125 per acre.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 125 $
- Minimum amount : 75 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Completed Seeded Acreage Report (SAR)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All MASC policy holders.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Management related losses such as weed infestations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
How to apply
- Submit a completed Seeded Acreage Report (SAR) no later than June 22 (June 23 for 2026).
Processing and Agreement
- Claims are automatically initiated by the information entered on the Seeded Acreage Report.
- After the report is submitted, an adjustor will typically complete an in-field verification of the claim.
- Once verified, the claim is processed and payment is made via the preferred payment method.
Additional information
- Once the EMI RDO or one of the EMI HDVOs is selected, it remains in effect year after year until the producer deselects it.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) Program
What is the Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI)?
Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) provides protection against the inability to seed land due to continuous excess moisture. It covers acres ready for crop seeding on or before June 20, including perennial forages, sod and pasture destroyed by June 10, and offers buy-up coverage to $100 or $125 per acre.
How much funding can be received?
Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) Funds up to $125 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) program?
To be eligible for the Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) program, you must:
All acres ready for crop seeding on or before June 20 are eligible.
Perennial forages, sod and pasture are eligible only if destroyed by June 10 and ready for spring seeding.
Land added after March 31 is eligible only if purchased on or before June 30.
Who can I contact for more information about the Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI)?
You can contact Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).
Where is the Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) available?
The Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Excess Moisture Insurance (EMI) is a Other Support