Farmers to receive reports from the USDA this month

Farm Service Agency Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced Friday, Aug. 1, that farmers should start receiving notices this month.

The notices will update farmers on their current base acres, yields and 2009-2012 planting history.

These updates are an important part of preparing for the safety net programs established in the 2014 Farm Bill.

Producers need to cross check their records with the information they receive and if the letter is incorrect they should contact their local FSA office as soon as possible.

For producers enrolling in the upcoming Agriculture Risk Coverage program and the Pr...