USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports 

WASHINGTON – Agricultural producers should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but acreage reporting deadlines vary by county and by crop.  

“By filing an accurate and timely acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage, producers can avoid the loss of important safety net, disaster assistance, conservation and crop insurance program benefits,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “Call your local FSA office to make an appointment to report your acres once planting is complete. While you’re in the office, make sure to check on other FSA business that might require your attention. Our knowledgeable staff is more than happy to help make the most of your visit.” 

How to File a Report 

An acreage report documents a crop grown on a farm or ranch, its intended use and location. Producers can contact their FSA county office for acreage reporting deadlines that are specific to their county.  

To file a crop acreage report, producers need to provide: 

• Crop and crop type or variety 

• Intended crop use 

• Number of crop acres 

• Map with approximate crop boundaries 

• Planting date(s) 

• Planting pattern, when applicable 

• Producer shares 

• Irrigation practice(s) 

• Acreage prevented from planting, when applicable 

Other required information 

Acreage Reporting Details 

The following exceptions apply to acreage reporting dates: 

If the crop has not been planted by the acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed. 

If a producer acquires additional acreage after the acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendar days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office. 

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 crop harvesting begins. 

Prevented Planted Acreage 

Producers should also report crop acreage they intended to plant but were unable to because of a natural disaster, including drought. Prevented planted acreage must be reported on form CCC-576, Notice of Loss, no later than 15 calendar days after the final planting date as established by FSA and USDA’s Risk Management Agency.