(Butler, Mo.), May 7, 2013—Bates County Executive Director Michael Finley for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that June 3, 2013, is the final day to enroll in the Average Crop Revenue Protection (ACRE) program for the 2013 crop year. ACRE is a revenue-based safety net, as opposed to the price-based safety net provided by counter-cyclical payments through the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP).
2013 DCP signup has lagged behind its normal pace with very few farms enrolled for the annual October payment $$. We would like to encourage producers to come in as soon as possible to beat the lines to sign up.
The USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup begins May 20, 2013 thru June 14, 2013. The general signup allows producers to enter 10 to 15 year contracts to convert row crop ground to grass cover for a yearly rental payment. General sign up also allows producers to reoffer expiring CRP contracts back into the program. Continuous CRP signup begins May 13, 2013 which includes waterways, filter strips and quail buffers.
The deadline to report spring planted small grains (Oats) is May 15. Corn, soybeans, sunflowers, and CRP must be reported by July 15.
Signup for 2011 SURE disaster ends June 7, 2013. Signatures must be obtained by this date to be eligible for payment. Still no information on any disaster programs for 2012 drought.
Registration for email and texting is on presently on going. Producers have the option to keep abreast of farm program changes as they happen electronically. For more information visit the Bates County Office, or at www.fsa.usda.gov or call 660-679-6112.
Courtesy of Missouri Farm Service Agency
Bates County Office
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