Logan County Illinois FSA Program Updates

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[March 19, 2015]  ARC / PLC Program Deadline March 31st - A one-time extension was provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres has been extended one additional month, from Feb. 27, 2015 until March 31, 2015. The final day for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015.

If no changes are made to yield history or base acres by March 31, 2015, the farm's current yield and base will be used. A program choice of ARC or PLC coverage also must be made by March 31, 2015, or there will be no 2014 payments for the farm and the farm will default to PLC coverage through the 2018 crop year.

CONTACT THE OFFICE TODAY TO COMPLETE THESE DEADLINES NOW!!

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline for new enrollments in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for fiscal year 2015. Agricultural and forestry producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to their local NRCS field office through March 13, 2015. CSP is a voluntary program that encourages producers to maintain and improve existing conservation systems and adopt additional activities (practices and enhancements). The program emphasizes conservation performance — producers earn higher payments for higher performance. Producers adopt conservation activities to make positive changes in soil, water, and other related natural resources.

Youth Loans

FSA makes loans to individual youths to establish and operate income-producing projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, FFA and similar organizations. Each project must be part of an organized and supervised program of work designed to provide practical business and educational experience. The project must be planned and operated with the help of the organization advisor and produce sufficient income to repay the loan.

A Youth loan is available to young persons between the ages 10 and 20 years. The maximum loan amount is $5,000. Loan funds may be used to:

  • Buy livestock, seed, equipment and supplies
  • Buy, rent or repair needed tools and equipment
  • Pay operating expenses for the project

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We encourage you to contact your local office or USDA Service Center to learn more about our programs and the information you will need for a complete application. Our local FSA offices will be happy to provide you with further information and a loan application.

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 Southerland - 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

 

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