December 15th Deadlines Approaching

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding a wide variety of growers that December 15^th is an important deadline for many of their programs.

Dairy producers have until December 15, 2017 to enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy). Secretary Sonny Perdue has utilized additional flexibility this year by providing dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018. To opt out, do not sign up during the annual registration period.

Perennial forage for hay or grazing and fall-planted crops have an acreage reporting deadline of December 15. In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit your local county FSA office to file an accurate and timely crop acreage report certification.

Producers of 2017 NAP covered biennial and perennial forages for hay must report actual harvested production by December 15.

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