USDA reminds farmers to meet acreage report deadlines for program access
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is advising farmers to submit crop acreage reports after finishing spring planting. These reports are essential for receiving crop insurance, disaster support, and conservation program benefits.
The standard deadline for many crops is July 15, but deadlines can differ based on region and crop.
FSA Administrator Bill Beam emphasized the importance of timely reporting, saying: “To ensure receipt of important safety net, disaster assistance, conservation and crop insurance program benefits, producers should file an accurate crop acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage before the deadline.”
Producers must include crop type and variety, number of acres, planting dates, field boundaries, intended use, irrigation methods, and ownership shares in the report.