June 1st conservation compliance deadline approaching

Producers should check if they’re eligible for crop insurance premium support

By Diego Flammini, Farms.com

The United States Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that if they wish to remain or become eligible for crop insurance premium support, they must fill out the Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form by Monday, June 1^st, 2015.

The requirement to have the form completed comes as part of the 2014 Farm Bill and USDA representatives are doing their part to inform farmers and other people who could benefit from the support.

"USDA employees are working very hard to get the word out about this new Farm Bill provision," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "While many producers will not need to take action, we want to help make sure that those who are required to act do so by the June 1 deadline. We want all eligible producers to be able to maintain their ability to protect their operations with affordable insurance."

Producers who fill out the form by Monday, June 1^st, 2015 will be eligible for the 2016 reinsurance year which begins on Wednesday, July 1^st, 2015.

Producers are being encouraged to visit the USDA service center most convenient to them and consult with their crop insurance agents before the deadline to ask as many questions and gather as much information as they need.

The USDA will also post a variety of rules and regulations for producers to access.

Join the conversation and tell us if you’ll submit your forms to be eligible for any crop insurance premium support.

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