Recent unseasonably cold temperatures have taken a toll on Missouri’s spring crops. Many Missouri producers have suffered crop production losses due to the freezing weather. Tim Kelley, executive director for Missouri Farm Service Agency (FSA), said there are some actions producers must take immediately to report their crop damage.
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"Producers need to contact their local FSA office immediately to report any acres damaged by the weather," Kelley said. "It is necessary to report failed acres before disposing of the crop."
Producers who have their crops insured through a private crop insurance company should contact the insurance agent immediately and advise them of the damaged crops. Additionally, a CCC-576, Notice of Loss Application, must be completed in person at your local FSA office, and your failed acres reported.
For those crops covered under FSA’s Non-insured Assistance Program (NAP), producers should immediately contact their local FSA office to report the acres and file a Notice of Loss Application.
"Producers with NAP coverage should report their losses within 15 calendar days after the disaster conditions occurred, or damage to the crop became apparent." Kelley said.
Crops not covered with a private insurance or NAP policy should still be reported to the local FSA office and producers should file a Notice of Loss Application. This will provide FSA with a historical record of your crop should disaster assistance become available.
For more information about reporting failed acres, contact your local FSA county office or visit www.fsa.usda.gov.