Logan County FSA Program Updates

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[October 08, 2015]  USDA Commodity Loans Available to Logan County Producers - Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that USDA offers interim financing at harvest time to help producers meet cash flow needs without having to sell commodities when market prices are at harvest-time lows.

The programs, known as Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs), were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill for the 2014-2018 crop years.

A producer who is eligible to obtain a marketing loan, but agrees to forgo the loan, may obtain a loan deficiency payment if such a payment is available. The programs provide financing and marketing assistance for wheat, feed grains, soybeans and other oilseeds, pulse crops, rice, peanuts, cotton, wool and honey. For eligibility, producers must control the commodity or a title to the commodity until the loan is repaid.

FSA is now accepting applications for all eligible commodities. For expedited service, interested producers are encouraged to schedule an appointment. Other program restrictions may apply, including limits on total payments or gross income thresholds. Please visit with Logan County FSA office for further details. For more information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport.

*!CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!*

Unauthorized removal of grain under loan with the USDA is a serious matter which can result in MAL Program denial for a minimum of 2 years and violation payments. Please call the office prior to hauling to avoid these situations.

Important Dates & Reminders

September 30
Final date to enroll in 2014 & 2015 ARC/PLC Program
Final date to re-enroll continous CRP expiring in 2015

October 12 Columbus Day *Office Closed*

November 9 County Committee Election Ballots to be mailed to all voters in LAA #2

November 11 Veterans Day *Office Closed*
November 26 Thanksgiving *Office Closed*


December 1 General CRP signup period begins

December 7 Final date to return County Committee Election ballots for LAA #2

December 15 Final date to report 2016 fall-seeded crops such as wheat, hay & pasture

December 25 Christmas *Office Closed*
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Continuous Farm Record Changes (new owners, new operators, direct deposits, etc.)

Continuous Farm Storage Facility Loan Applications

Continuous CRP Applications (grassed waterways, filter strips, field borders, pollinator habitat)

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Questions?
Please contact, John Peters, County Executive Director, at 217-735-5508 ext 2, john.peters@il.usda.gov  or for Farm Loans, please contact Tony Schmillen, Farm Loan Manager, at 217-735-5508 ext 2, tony.schmillen@il.usda.gov
 

Logan County USDA
1650 5th Street
Lincoln, IL, 62656
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 217-735-5508 ext. 2
Fax: 855-693-7125

County Committee:
Kenton Stoll - Chairman
Dennis Ramlow - Vice Chairman
Tim Southerlan - Member
Dorothy Gleason - Advisor

County Executive Director:
John Peters

Program Technicians:
Ann Curry
Tammy Edwards
Mari Anne Komnick
Cindy Mayfield
Chelsie Peddicord

Farm Loan Manager:
Tony Schmillen

Next COC Meeting is tentatively scheduled for 10/28/2015 pending harvest schedules.

 

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