2014 ACREAGE REPORTING DEADLINE In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Rankin County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. The acreage reporting deadline for Spring Seeded crops that include, Cotton, Soybeans, Corn, and Grasses (grazing and haying) for Rankin County is July 15, 2014. If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed. If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office. If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of "cover only," "green manure," "left standing," or "seed," then the acreage must be reported by July 15th. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins. Additionally, producers can purchase both NAP and RMA coverage for 2014 annual forage crops. NAP coverage will not be available for 2015 annual forage crops. Late file fees will be assessed for 2013 crops reported after September 15, 2013, and 2014 crops reported after January 15, 2014. If you have any questions concerning this bulletin please contact our office at (601)824-4601 ext 2 Questions? Please contact Casaundra McCullough, County Executive Director, at (601)824-4601 ext 2. or for Farm Loans, please contact Roderick Currie, Farm Loan Officer at (601)824-4601 ext 2. |
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