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For Immediate Release October 21, 2009
Contacts: Rebecca Csutoras (717) 237-2129
(HARRISBURG, PA) October 21, 2009 - Because of the delay in announcing the provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, producers enrolling in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) may not be aware that all 2008 crops were required to be reported, in all counties, in which they have an interest to meet the requirements of the program. This includes crops planted on cropland and/or non-cropland, including native pasture or improved grass that will be hayed.
Physical evidence of the crop in the field is not required for Farm Service Agency (FSA) to accept late-filed 2008 acreage reports. "However, evidence of existence or disposition, must be provided," stated Pennsylvania State Executive Director Bill Wehry.
The following requirements for 2008 SURE include:
- producers must report all crops, in all counties, in which they have an interest
- late-filed fees shall be waived for late-filed 2008 acreage reports and physical evidence inthe field is not required
- if the actual use of a crop is different from the intended use reported, the producer mayreport the final use to the County Office; however, the intended use shall not be changed.
The provisions noted are for 2008 only. For 2009 and 2010, normal acreage reporting requirements will be applied.
More details on the 2008 SURE Program are available at county FSA offices or on line at www.fsa.usda.gov.
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