COLUMBUS – The State Executive Director for Ohio’s Farm Service Agency, Steve Maurer, reminds producers
of the acreage reporting requirements that must be met prior to receiving program benefits. If producers
miss the acreage reporting deadline dates, a late filing fee will be charged.
Maurer added, "Producers are required to file an FSA-578, Report of Acreage, certification for the
farm by June 30 for small grains and by July 15 for all other crops except small grains."
To be considered timely, acreage reports on crops are due in the county office by June 30 for small
grains and July 15 for all other crops, or 15 calendar days before the onset of harvest.
It is also very important that producers report crop losses, including those insured under Federal Crop
Insurance and Non-insured Assistance Program within 15 days of the date damage occurred or 15 days from
the date damage is apparent. Losses and or damages to crops must be reported after each disaster
occurrence and in a timely manner to insure continued eligibility for benefits.