Annual rental payments are attributed (earned) in the fiscal
year in which program performance occurs. Sign-up Incentive
Payments (SIP) are attributed (earned) based on the fiscal year
in which the contract is approved, not the fiscal year the
contract is effective. Practice Incentive Payments (PIP) are
attributed (earned) based on the fiscal year in which the
cost-share documentation is completed and the producer or
technical service provider certifies performance of practice
completion to the county office. Such limitation on payments is
controlled by direct attribution.
Program payments made directly or indirectly to a person are
combined with the pro rata interest held in any legal entity
that received payment, unless the payments to the legal entity
have been reduced by the pro rata share of the person.
Program payments made directly to a legal entity are attributed
to those persons that have a direct and indirect interest in the
legal entity, unless the payments to the legal entity have been
reduced by the pro rata share of the person.
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Payment attribution to a legal entity is tracked through four
levels of ownership. If any part of the ownership interest at
the fourth level is owned by another legal entity, a reduction
in payment will be applied to the payment entity in the amount
that represents the indirect interest of the fourth level entity
in the payment entity. Essentially, all payments will be
“attributed” to a person’s Social Security Number. Given the
current CRP annual rental rates in many areas, it is important
producers are aware of how CRP offered acreages impact their
$50,000 annual payment limitation. Producers should contact
their local FSA office for additional information.
NOTE: The information in the above article only applies to
contracts subject to 4-PL and 5-PL regulations. It does not
apply to contacts subject to 1-PL regulations.
Unauthorized Disposition of Grain
If loan grain has been disposed of through feeing, selling or
any other form of disposal without prior written authorization
from the county office staff, it is considered unauthorized
disposition and a violation of the terms and conditions of the
Note and Security Agreement. The financial penalties for
unauthorized dispositions are severe and a producer’s name will
be placed on a loan violation list for a two-year period. Always
call before you haul any grain under loan. If you have questions
concerning the movement of grain under loan, please contact your
Logan County FSA office at (217)735-5508.
USDA Offers New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling
Equipment
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide a new financing
option to help farmers purchase portable storage and handling
equipment. The loans, which now include a smaller microloan
option with lower down payments, are designed to help producers,
including new, small and mid-sized producers, grow their
businesses and markets.
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The program also offers a new “microloan” option, which allows
applicants seeking less than $50,000 to qualify for a reduced
down payment of five percent and no requirement to provide three
years of production history. Farms and ranches of all sizes are
eligible. The microloan option is expected to be of particular
benefit to smaller farms and ranches, and specialty crop
producers who may not have access to commercial storage or
on-farm storage after harvest. These producers can invest in
equipment like conveyers, scales or refrigeration units and
trucks that can store commodities before delivering them to
markets. Producers do not need to demonstrate the lack of
commercial credit availability to apply.
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Earlier this year, FSA significantly expanded the list of
commodities eligible for Farm Storage Facility Loan. Eligible
commodities now include aquaculture; floriculture; fruits
(including nuts) and vegetables; corn, grain sorghum, rice,
oilseeds, oats, wheat, triticale, spelt, buckwheat, lentils,
chickpeas, dry peas sugar, peanuts, barley, rye, hay, honey,
hops, maple sap, unprocessed meat and poultry, eggs, milk,
cheese, butter, yogurt and renewable biomass. FSFL microloans
can also be used to finance wash and pack equipment used
post-harvest, before a commodity is placed in cold storage.
To learn more about Farm Storage Facility Loans, visit
www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport or contact the local FSA county
office at 217-735-5508.
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
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 FSA Office
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
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County Executive Director:
John Peters
Program Technicians:
Ann Curry
Tammy Edwards
Mari Anne Komnick
Chelsie Peddicord
Farm Loan Manager:
Tony Schmillen
County Operations Trainee:
Miranda Belcher
Next COC Meeting :
TBD
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