usda-basic-logo-png-72

(NAFB) – Farmers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency office before the deadline.

July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and crop.

FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says, “Once planting is complete, call your local FSA county office to make an appointment.”

An acreage report documents a crop grown on a farm or ranch and its intended uses. Filing an accurate and timely acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits. Producers can contact their FSA county office for acreage reporting deadlines that are specific to their county.

If the crop is not planted by the acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported within 15 calendar days after planting is completed.