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 fee. In order to comply with certain FSA program eligibility requirements, producers are encouraged to timely file a crop acreage report by visiting the Dekalb/Cannon 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, 2015
Corn, soybeans, canteloupes, sweet corn, cucumbers, mixed forage (hay and graze), okra, peppers, potatoes,
pumpkins,squash, strawberries, tomatoes, and watermelons.
August 15, 2015
:
Green Beans
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 r
eported 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 calendar 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) must 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 product
ion becomes apparent to you.
For questions regarding crop certification and crop l
oss reports, please contact the DeKalb/Cannon
County FSA office at 615-597-8225
