Antelope County Acreage Reporting Dates For 2016

In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Antelope County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline.   
 
The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Antelope County:
 
November 15, 2015:          perennial forage, fall-seeded small grains
July 15, 2016:                    forage seedings, all other crops
 
The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates:
 
•     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.

• Timely requests for prevented planting acreage credit must be reported to the office within 15 calendar days after the crop’s final planting date.

 
•     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.
 
To schedule an appointment for crop certification or crop loss report, please contact the Antelope County  FSA office at (402) 887-4176.