(Butler,
Missouri),
Oct. 20, 2014 –Bates County USDA
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Michael Finley, reminds
producers that all 2015 perennial and biennial forage crops must be
reported by Nov. 15 and fall-seeded small grains by Dec. 15.
Finley
said all 2015 perennial and biennial forage acres, such as pasture
acreage intended for haying or grazing, must be reported to FSA by
the Nov. 15 deadline. Since Nov. 15 falls on a weekend, reports will
be accepted through Monday, Nov. 17.
All
fall-seeded small grain acreage, such as winter wheat and barley,
must be reported by Dec. 15.
FSA
changed crop acreage reporting dates in 2012 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 compliant with current
and future FSA farm programs, including disaster assistance.
Currently
Bates County is processing livestock grazing disaster for the 2011
and 2012 grazing year. For questions on the above topics, contact the
Bates County Office at (660) 679-6112 or visit online at
www.fsa.usda.gov.
