Crop Management Services

05/27/2026

FSA is strengthening the farm safety net thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that adds up to 30 million new base acres nationwide. Starting June 1, landowners can update and increase base acres in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 and future crop years.

Landowners have until Aug. 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in ARC or PLC. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-26-2026/usda-announces-base-acre-increase-opportunity-agriculture-risk-price

05/26/2026

Prevent plant losses need to be reported within 72 hours of the final planting date.

The final plant date for corn was May 25th.

Please report your prevent plant corn losses timely.

Also, prevent plant losses need to be reported to FSA within 15 days of the final plant date.

The final plant date for soybeans is June 10th.

05/22/2026

When you’re finished planting, give us a call and we’ll schedule a time to report your acres. 🌱🚜

04/29/2026

📢 Heads up for producers with approved program applications for losses due to 2023-2024 natural disasters!

USDA is maximizing disaster assistance support through a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment to eligible producers. Application deadline has been extended to Aug. 12, 2026.

Learn more ➡ https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/04/24/usda-issues-second-supplemental-disaster-payment-farmers-extends-program-application-deadline-august

02/20/2026

Pre-filled applications for FBA will be available starting next week. Producers can contact their local FSA office to get their application or access it online. They will not be mailing out applications.

🚨 Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program opens Feb 23. and closes April 17, 2026, providing $11B in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.

For information on how to apply, eligible commodities and payment calculations ➡️ fsa.usda.gov/fba

01/02/2026

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12/18/2025

Sign-up for SDRP Stage 2 began on November 24th. Contact your local FSA office to see if you qualify and to obtain an application. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance.

12/16/2025

We are starting to see information regarding the Bridge Payments. Please note these figures being shared are estimates only. Final payment rates will be released by USDA later this month. We’ll continue to share updates as more details become available.

As farmers wait for official rates expected the week of Dec. 22, Paul Neiffer shares his calculation for six crops. Richard Fordyce with USDA also lays out the timeline for delivering payments and what farmers need to do to be on the list.

12/11/2025

USDA has announced they will make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to support farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions.
• Payments will be based on 2025 planted acres
• Commodity-specific payment rates will be released by the end of the month
• Payments are expected by February 28, 2026

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12/03/2025

📣 Friendly Reminder from Crop Management Services

As we approach the end of the insurance period, we want to remind our growers to report any losses as soon as possible. Timely reporting helps ensure your claim is handled smoothly and without delays.

If you experience a loss or have any questions about your coverage, please contact us right away.