FSA extends crop reporting deadline

"Many producers have not yet filed an acreage report due to the weather conditions the state has experienced and the delay in announcing the Farm Bill," said Kirby Payne, executive director for Daviess County FSA. "Producers can schedule a time to come in to report their crop acreage and no late fees will be assessed if reports are taken by August 15."

Payne said it is also very important that producers report crop losses, including those insured under Federal Crop Insurance (FCIC) and Non-insured Assistance Program (NAP) within 15 days of the date damage occurred or 15 days from the date damage is apparent. Losses and/or damages to crops must be reported after each disaster occurrence and in a timely manner to insure continued eligibility for benefits.

Producers are required to complete an FSA-576, Notice of Loss and Application for Payment Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, for prevented planted credit by the August 15 deadline.

Producers that have a crop fail due to a disaster-related condition may apply for failed acres on the crop by completing an FSA-576 before the disposition of the crop. For insured crops, acreage must have been reported as failed acreage before the final crop reporting date for the crop and the producer must provide the County Office crop insurance data to support the data reported on the FSA-578.

Producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office to file the required FSA-578 certification report before the deadline date expires. Filing an accurate acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planting acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits for a variety of programs.

For more information on FSA programs or to schedule an appointment to report your crops, call the Daviess County FSA Office at 660-663-3703.