The deadline has been extended to file crop acreage reports for agricultural producers in Michigan affected by flooding and heavy moisture. The new July 22 deadline applies to reporting spring-seeded crops to USDA’s Farm Service Agency county offices and federal crop insurance agents.

“Agriculture operations throughout the state have been hit hard by heavy rains and flooding that have affected their operations,” says Joel Johnson, FSA state executive director in Michigan. “The deadline extension provides more flexibility for producers who experienced planting and fieldwork delays.”

Filing a timely crop acreage report is important to maintaining eligibility for USDA conservation, disaster assistance, safety net, crop insurance and farm loan programs. A crop acreage report documents all crops and their intended uses and is an important part of record keeping for your farm or ranch.

Producers filing reports with FSA county offices are encouraged to set up an appointment before visiting the office. Acreage reports from producers in Michigan who set up appointments before the July 22 deadline are considered timely filed, even if the appointment occurs after the deadline.

The following exceptions apply to acreage reporting:

“Even though the deadline has been extended, I encourage producers to contact their local FSA office today to schedule an appointment to report acreage,” Johnson says.

Other USDA efforts to help producers

USDA is taking additional steps to help producers across the country, including:

To learn more, contact your FSA county office or visit fsa.usda.gov or farmers.gov/prevented-planting.

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