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 2016 NAP Signup
The Noninsurable Crop Assistance Program (NAP) provides
financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops to
protect against natural disasters that result in lower yields or
crop losses, or prevents crop planting. Eligible crops are any
commercial crops or other agricultural commodities grown for
food or fiber or specifically included by statute. These crops
include vegetables, fruits, nursery, hay, ornamental, flowers,
etc.
The basic fee for catastrophic level (CAT) coverage is $250 per
crop, not to exceed $750 per county, not to exceed $1,875 per
producer, which provides coverage for 50% of the expected
production at 55% of the average market price the for the crop.
The 2014 Farm Bill authorizes additional coverage levels ranging
from 50 to 65% of production, in 5% increments, at 100% of the
average market price. Additional coverage must be elected by a
producer by the application closing date. Producers who elect
additional coverage must pay a premium in addition to the
service fee.
The final date to purchase coverage for 2016 spring seeded crops
is March 15, 2016, while the deadline to purchase coverage for
hay, apples, peaches and other perennial crops was September 30,
2015.
Verifiable evidence is needed to establish actual production
history (APH) for coverage benefits. After paying the fee for
coverage, producers are responsible for annually certifying
production and acreage, requesting appraisals timely, providing
production evidence in an organized manner easily understood by
the FSA committee, filing a notice of loss timely, and providing
detailed information regarding crop varieties, planting methods,
planting dates, tillage methods and harvest methods.
If you would like more information about the NAP program, please
contact the Logan County FSA office.
FSA Farm Loans
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes and guarantees loans to
family farmers and ranchers to promote, build and sustain family
farms in support of a thriving agricultural economy. Farmers may
apply for direct loans at local FSA offices. Guaranteed loans
may be available from commercial lenders who apply for loan
guarantees from FSA.
The goal of FSA’s farm loan program is to graduate its borrowers
to commercial credit. Once a farmer is able to obtain credit
from the commercial lending sector, the agency’s mission of
providing temporary, supervised credit is complete.
FSA’s loan programs are designed to help family farmers to
start, purchase, or expand their farming operation. In many
cases, these are beginning farmers who need additional financial
and business assistance to qualify for commercial credit. In
other cases, they are farmers who have suffered financial
setbacks from natural disasters, or who need additional
resources with which to establish and maintain profitable
farming operations.
Some farmers obtain their credit needs through the use of loan
guarantees. Under a guaranteed loan, a commercial lender makes
and services the loan, and FSA guarantees it against loss up to
a maximum of 90 percent in most cases. In certain limited
circumstances, a 95-percent guarantee is available. FSA has the
responsibility of approving all eligible loan guarantees and
providing oversight of lenders’ activities.
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For those not yet meeting the qualifications for a loan
guarantee from a commercial lender, FSA also makes direct loans,
which are serviced by an FSA official. FSA has the
responsibility of providing credit counseling and supervision to
its direct borrowers by making a thorough assessment of the
farming operation. FSA helps applicants evaluate the adequacy of
the real estate and facilities, machinery and equipment,
financial and production management, and the applicant’s goals.
FSA assists the applicant in identifying and prioritizing areas
needing improvement in all phases of the operation. An FSA
official then works one-on-one with the applicant to develop and
to help strengthen the identified areas that ultimately result
in the applicant’s graduation to commercial credit.
FSA’s farm loans have a variety of types of loans available
including, but not limited to, farm ownership, farm operating,
youth loans, emergency loans, conservation loans, and loans
targeted to socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers.
Important Dates to Remember
- March 15 Final Date to purchase 2016 Spring Seeded Crop NAP
Coverage
- March 31 Final Date to Apply for Marketing Assistance Loan
for 2015 harvested Wheat
- April 1 CRP Continuous Contracts expiring September 30, 2016
can begin re-enrollment
- April 15 Primary Nesting Season begins (*do NOT disturb CRP
acres until August 2nd*)
- May 30 Memorial Day - Office Closed
- May 31 Final Date to Apply for Marketing Assistance Loan for
2015 fall harvested crops
- Continuous Farm Record Changes
- Continuous Farm Storage Facility Loan Applications
- Continuous Continuous CRP Signup (waterways, filter strips,
field borders, pollinator habitat)
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
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To
file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication,
1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call
(866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339
(Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).
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:
Dennis Ramlow - Chairman
Tim Southerlan - Vice Chairman
Kenton Stoll - 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 : March 30th |
