The
Bates County Farm Service Agency would like to remind producers all
2014
perennial and biennial forage acres, such as pasture acreage intended
for haying or grazing, must be reported to FSA by the Nov. 15th,
2013
deadline. All fall-seeded small grain acreage, such as winter wheat,
barley and oats, must be reported by Dec. 16, 2013.
USDA
changed crop acreage reporting dates as the result of a combined
effort of FSA and the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to make acreage
reporting easier and standardized for crop insurance and FSA
purposes. All acreage must be reported for a farm, including crops on
non-cropland, such as hayed or grazed grassland and other cover
crops. Reporting acreage ensures producers are eligible for current
and future FSA farm programs, including disaster assistance and NAP
insurance.
Current
rules state the above crops can be reported late, but a fee will be
charged per farm. Please come on by your local office and report for
2014 benefits. Additional office information- CRP payments went out
the week of October 21 and Direct payments are to go out the week of
October 28.
For
questions contact the Bates County Office at 625 west Nursery in
Butler, or call (660) 679-6112 or visit online at www.fsa.usda.gov.
