FSA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Crop Reporting Dates for Forage Crops and Fall-Seeded Small Grains

(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.