Submit Crop Acreage Reports on Time

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding agricultural producers in Indiana to submit their crop acreage reports in a timely manner. Producers who haven't completed their reports after planting should schedule an appointment with their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) service center before the applicable deadline.

Accurate crop acreage reports are essential for various USDA programs and filing them promptly can help prevent the loss of benefits. The FSA staff is available to assist producers with completing their reports, including providing necessary maps.

To complete your crop acreage report, make sure to include important information such as the type of crop, how it will be used, the number of acres planted, estimated boundaries, dates of planting, planting patterns (if applicable), your percentage of ownership as a producer, irrigation methods used, and details of any prevented planting or failed acreage.

The upcoming acreage reporting dates for Indiana are as follows: July 5 for Prevented Planting Claim for Soybeans and July 15 for all other crops, including forage crops and Conservation Reserve Program acreage. Cucumber acreage reporting deadlines may vary by county and planting date, so producers should contact their local FSA office for specific information.

Exceptions to the acreage reporting dates include reporting within 15 calendar days after planting completion if the crop has not been planted by the reporting date. Additionally, if producers acquire additional acreage after the reporting date, they must report it within 30 calendar days after purchase or lease acquisition.

Producers should also report acreage they intended to plant but were unable to due to a natural disaster. Prevented planting acreage must be reported on form CCC-576, Notice of Loss, within 15 calendar days after the final planting date.

The FSA offers continuous certification for perennial forage, allowing the certification to remain in effect until a change is made.

The portal's mapping feature enables producers to import and view shapefiles, including precision agriculture planting boundaries, for accurate acreage reporting.

It is crucial for Indiana producers to meet the crop acreage reporting requirements to ensure compliance with USDA programs and preserve the benefits they are entitled to. Contact your local FSA office for more information and assistance in completing the reporting process.

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