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REPORT YOUR ACREAGES TO REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE FSA PROGRAMS

Bill R. Fuller, State Executive Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency reminds producers to file acreage reports by the deadline.

"Although most 2008 commodities are not currently covered by a farm bill, we hope that a new farm bill will be passed soon," emphasized Fuller. "Producers are encouraged to file acreages reports by the deadline since the previous farm bill required producers to report acreages to maintain eligibility for most FSA programs."

June 2 is the final date to certify small grains. Certify small grains for grazing or haying no later than 15 days prior to haying or grazing. August 1 is the final date to certify spring seeded crops and CRP. NAP acreages must be certified by August 1 or 15 days prior to the onset of harvest or grazing.

June 2 is also the final date to request a 2007-crop commodity loans or loan deficiency payment for feed grains, minor oilseeds, soybeans, and cotton.

FSA accepts applications anytime for Farm Storage Facility Loans, Continuous CRP, Rural Youth Loans, and Direct or Guaranteed Operating or Farm Ownership Loans, including loans for Beginning Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Applicants.

Farmers and ranchers in disaster counties are reminded that they have eight months from the date of a disaster declaration to apply for emergency loans to help cover production and physical losses.

To apply for FSA benefits or certify acreages, contact the Farm Service Agency at your local USDA Service Center.

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