(Le Mars) — As farmers finish up with this year’s planting duties, they are reminded to report to their county USDA office to certify their acres.
However, due to the COVID-19 virus, farmers are being urged to call first and set up an appointment. Jeff Davis serves as the Farm Services Agency director for both Plymouth and Sioux Counties. He says the deadline to certify crop acres remains at July 15th, but he says farmers need to plan ahead when they report their acres.
Davis explains the procedure that will be implemented this year through the U-S-D-A Farm Services Agency.
Davis admits the process may not be easy, but it’s what is needing to be done. Farmers can contact their respective county office either in Plymouth County or Sioux County.
The F-S-A director asks farmers not to wait until the last minute, and to show some patience with the USDA county employees as they process your data and information.
Davis says both offices will be staffed with only two employees.
The Farm Services Agency director reminds farmers that all acres need to be certified with the government in order to participate in government programs.
Davis says the deadline to certify crops is July 15th.
