The Bates County Farm Service Agency would like to remind producers all 2014perennial 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.
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