The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds Illinois producers to complete crop acreage reports, by the applicable deadline for their County. Acreage reporting dates vary by crop and by County. Contact your FSA County office for a list of acreage reporting deadlines by crop. Timely, accurate reports must be filed “to make sure you’re eligible for many USDA programs,” said William Graff, State Executive Director.
The Farm Service Agency office is at 400 Wilkens Drive, Morrison, IL. Contact Rachel Eissens at 815-772-2124, extension 2, or rachel.eissens@il.usda.gov.
Acreage reporting dates are listed below.
December 15, Fall seeded small grains, Canola
January 15, Apples, Asparagus, Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries, Grapes, Nectarines
Peaches, Pears, Plums, Strawberries
July 15, Cabbage (Planted 3/15 to 5/31) Cucumbers, all other crops, Perennial Forage
August 15, Cabbage (Planted 6/1 to 7/20)
Due to the pandemic, FSA has implemented acreage reporting flexibility. FSA can work with producers to file timely acreage reports by phone, email, online tools, and virtual meetings. Some offices are open for in-person appointments, but you must call first to make an appointment.
The following exceptions apply to acreage reporting dates.
- If the crop has not been planted by the acreage reporting date, the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.
- If a producer has not timely filed an acreage report, the producer may file a report within 30 days of the acreage reporting date. Because of the pandemic, late fees will be waived if filed within the 30 days.