In order to comply with Farm Service Agency program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Tyrrell-Dare County FSA office and file an accurate crop certification report by the following deadlines:

Nov. 15: Perennial grazing and forage, Clary sage, Apiculture (honey)

Jan. 15, 2016: Apples, Barley, Blueberries, Grapes, Oats, Peaches, Wheat and all fall seeded small grains

May 15, 2016: Cabbage, Beans, Potatoes

July 15, 2016:  Corn, Soybeans, Tobacco, Cotton, Peanuts, Grain Sorghum, CRP, and all other crops and land uses

Sept. 15, 2016: Cabbage PP2, Beans PP2,

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.

– If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above 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) policyholders 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.

For questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, contact the Tyrrell-Dare County FSA office at 252-796-3701.