July 15th crop deadline approaches

DeKalb/Cannon County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Donny Green reminds producers of
important crop acreage reporting deadlines. Acreage reports filed after established deadlines will require the producer to pay a late-filed fee.

In order to comply with certain FSA program eligibility requirements, producers are encouraged to timely filed a crop acreage report by visiting the DeKalb/Cannon County FSA office to complete an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline.

The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for DeKalb and Cannon counties:
• July 15, 2017: corn, soybeans, canteloupes, sweet corn, cucumbers, mixed forage, okra, peppers, potatoes,
pumpkins, squash, strawberries, tomatoes, and watermelons.
• August 15, 2017: Green Beans
• November 15, 2017 Crop Year 2018 perennial grasses (hay and pasture)

The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates:
• If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than
15 calendar days after planting is completed.
• If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported
no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided
to the county office.
• If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of "cover only," "green manure," "left standing," or "seed" then the acreage must be reported by July 15th.

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins.

When a crop or planting is affected by a natural disaster, a Notice of Loss (CCC-576) musts be filed within 15 calendar days of the: 1)natural disaster occurrence; 2) final planting date if your planting was prevented by a natural disaster; 3) date damage to the crop or loss of production becomes apparent to you.

For questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, please contact the DeKalb/Cannon County FSA office at 615-597-8225