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Richard L Bergold, state executive director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency in Delaware, recently reminded producers of the acreage reporting requirements that must be met prior to receiving program benefits.
Filing an accurate acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planting acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits for a variety of programs.
“Producers are required to file an FSA-578, Report of Acreage certification for the farm by May 31 for small grains and by Aug. 5 for all other crops except small grains,” said Bergold.
According to Bergold, acreage reports on crops are due in the county office by the earlier of Saturday, May 31, for small grains and Tuesday, Aug. 5, for all other crops, or 15 calendar days before the onset of harvest or grazing of the specific crop acreage being reported.
“It is also very important that producers report crop losses, including those insured under Federal Crop Insurance and Non-insured Assistance Program within 15 days of the date damage occurred or 15 days from the date damage is apparent,” said Bergold.
“Losses and/or damages to crops must be reported after each disaster occurrence and in a timely manner to ensure continued eligibility for benefits.”
Producers are encouraged to visit their local Farm Service Agency county office to file the required FSA-578 certification report before the deadline dates expire.
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