Courtesy-United States Department of Agriculture
INDIANAPOLIS – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds Indiana agricultural producers to make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete.
Indiana State Executive Director Julia A. Wickard said, “Once planting is complete, call your local FSA office to make an appointment to report your acreage. We also encourage you to take care of any other FSA-related business during your appointment.”
An acreage report documents a crop grown on a farm or ranch, its intended use, and its location. Filing an accurate and timely acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits.
The following acreage reporting dates are applicable in Indiana:
- June 20 – Final date to submit a Prevented Planting Claim for corn
- July 5 – Final Date to Submit a Prevented Planting Claim for soybeans
- July 15 – Final date for most other crops
Acreage reporting dates for fruit and vegetable crops vary by crop and county. Contact your local FSA office for a list of acreage reporting deadlines by crop.
Click here for more information on crop acreage reports, how to file, and deadline dates.
