USDA Reminds Producers to Complete Crop Acreage Reports for Fall
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds
agricultural producers in Davidson-Davie County to complete crop acreage reports by January 15, 2021 for fall-seeded small
grains.
“To make sure you’re eligible for many USDA programs,
you need to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Pacer Sheets, Davidson-Davie, FSA
county executive director.
To complete your acreage report, please call
the Davidson-Davie County FSA office to schedule an appointment. FSA can work with producers to file timely acreage reports
by phone, mail and email.
The Davidson-Davie
County office is not open for in-person appointments at this time.
The
Davidson-Davie County FSA office will provide maps to producers along with instructions for completing and returning the maps
through either mail or email. After planting is complete, producers must return the signed form certifying their acreage report
to the FSA office through mail or email by January 15, 2021.
The following
exception applies to acreage reporting dates:
•If the crop has not been planted by the acreage reporting date, the
acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date
for NAP-covered crops is the earlier of the date listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop
begins.
For questions, please call the Davidson-Davie County FSA office
at 336-248-2687, extension 2.
All USDA Service Centers are open for business,
including some that are open to visitors to conduct business in person by appointment only. All Service Center visitors wishing
to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency should call ahead
and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns
or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering
during their appointment. Our program delivery staff will be in the office, and they will be working with our producers in
the office, by phone and using online tools. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.
