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Perdue Names Appointees to the North Dakota USDA Farm Service Agency

Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:00 AM

Fargo, N.D., Jan.12, 2018- U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the individuals who will serve on the North Dakota USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. The state committee is responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations, resolving appeals from the agriculture community, and helping to keep producers informed about FSA programs.
Farm Service Agency – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers

Fri Dec 29, 2017 02:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2017 – Through the work of dedicated staff in over 2,100 county and state offices, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides vital farm safety-net assistance to agricultural producers across America.
USDA Offers Targeted Farm Loan Funding for Underserved Groups and Beginning Farmers

Mon Nov 20, 2017 02:03 PM

FARGO, N.D., November 20, 2017 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) North Dakota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director Brian Haugen reminds producers that FSA offers specially targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers.
Trump Administration Appoints Brad Thykeson to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in North Dakota

Fri Nov 17, 2017 12:59 AM

FARGO, N.D. -- Nov. 17, 2017- The Trump Administration recently appointed Brad Thykeson as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA North Dakota Farm Service Agency (FSA). Thykeson will join the North Dakota FSA team on Monday, Nov. 27.
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin; Producers to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 6

Mon Nov 6, 2017 12:00 AM

FARGO, N.D., Nov. 3, 2017 – North Dakota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director Brian Haugen today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers for the 2017 FSA County Committee elections on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. Producers must return ballots to their local FSA offices by Dec. 4, 2017, to ensure that their vote is counted.
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments Total Exceeds $9.6 Billion

Thu Oct 5, 2017 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that over $9.6 billion in payments will be made, beginning this week, to producers through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing approximately $8 billion in payments under the ARC and PLC programs for the 2016 crop year, and $1.6 billion under CRP for 2017.
USDA Designates Pierce County in North Dakota as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

Thu Aug 17, 2017 02:30 PM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2017 — In response to a request from Brian Haugen, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in North Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Pierce County in North Dakota as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
USDA Designates Three Counties in North Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:30 AM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2017 — In response to a request from Brian Haugen, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in North Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Burke, Lamoure and Renville counties in North Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
Low Interest Emergency Physical Loss Loans Available for Nine Minnesota Counties with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Thu Aug 10, 2017 02:00 PM

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 10, 2017 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Chris Beyerhelm today announced that physical loss loans are available for nine counties in Minnesota. Farm operators who have suffered major physical losses caused by hail, high winds and tornadoes that occurred from July 9 through July 13, 2017, may be eligible for emergency loans.
USDA Designates 15 Counties in South Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Wed Aug 9, 2017 03:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2017 — In response to a request from Jamie White, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in South Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 15 counties in South Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by multiple disaster conditions.
USDA Designates Harding County in South Dakota as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Mon Jul 31, 2017 02:00 PM

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2017 — In response to a request from Jamie White, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in South Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Harding County in South Dakota as a primary natural disaster area due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
North Dakota Producers Have Until Aug. 1, to Submit FSA County Committee Nominations

Wed Jul 26, 2017 03:06 PM

FARGO, N.D., July 26, 2017 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director for North Dakota, Brian Haugen, today reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1, 2017, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees.
USDA Opens More Land for Emergency Haying and Grazing

Thu Jul 20, 2017 05:00 PM

WASHINGTON - July 20, 2017 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing the use of additional Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands for emergency grazing and haying in and around portions of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota affected by severe drought. USDA is adding the ability for farmers and ranchers in these areas to hay and graze CRP wetland and buffer practices.
USDA Designates Four Counties in North Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in South Dakota

Thu Jul 20, 2017 01:26 PM

WASHINGTON, July 19, 2017 — In response to a request from Brian Haugen, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in North Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Dickey, Kidder, McHenry and Sheridan counties in North Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
Deadline to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

Wed Jul 19, 2017 01:00 PM

FARGO, N.D., July 19, 2017 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) North Dakota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director (SED) Brian Haugen reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1 to enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and/or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2017 crop year. These programs trigger financial protections for participating agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues.
USDA Designates Three Counties in Montana as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 — In response to a request from Amy Webbink, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in Montana, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Dawson, Fallon and Wibaux counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
USDA Designates Eight Counties in North Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 — In response to a request from Brian Haugen, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in North Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Dunn, Emmons, Grant, Logan, McIntosh, McKenzie, Mountrail and Sioux counties in North Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
USDA Designates Five Counties in Montana as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in North Dakota

Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 — In response to a request from Amy Webbink, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in Montana, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Fergus, Petroleum, Phillips, Richland and Rosebud counties in Montana as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
USDA Designates Two Counties in South Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in North Dakota

Wed Jul 12, 2017 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2017 — In response to a request from Jamie White, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in South Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Corson and Perkins counties in South Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
Northern Plains Drought Worsens, USDA Responds with Expanded Emergency Federal Program Measures on Conservation Reserve Program Acres

Mon Jul 10, 2017 08:00 PM

FARGO, N.D., July 10, 2017 – As conditions deteriorate and drought expands across much of the Northern Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering assistance to farmers and ranchers through numerous federal farm program provisions and continues to monitor the situation to ensure all viable program flexibilities are offered to producers. Today, USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in North Dakota, Brian Haugen, announced that Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has authorized emergency haying on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands beginning July 16 through Aug. 30, 2017 for counties in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota designated as D2 or greater on the U.S. Drought Monitor. Similar to the authorization for Emergency Grazing announced last month, this authorization includes any county with any part of its border located within 150 miles of a county eligible for emergency haying of CRP based on the U.S. drought monitor.
USDA Designates 15 Counties in North Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Fri Jun 30, 2017 03:00 PM

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2017 — In response to a request from Brian Haugen, Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) acting State Executive Director in North Dakota, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 15 counties in North Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought.
USDA Authorizes Additional Flexibilities for Producers in Northern Great Plains

Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:00 PM

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2017 – On June 23 Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue authorized emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres during the primary nesting season in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana in the counties meeting D2 or greater, as indicated by the US Drought Monitor. Since that time the drought has continued to deepen and the forecast is for hot, dry weather in the upcoming week in the northern plains. As such, the Secretary is authorizing emergency grazing of CRP for any county in which any part of its border lies within 150 miles of a county approved for emergency grazing of CRP.
USDA Authorizes Emergency Grazing in Drought-Stricken Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota

Fri Jun 23, 2017 02:00 PM

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2017 – Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today authorized emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. All or parts of these states are experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions – indicated as categories D2 and D3 on the U.S. Drought Monitor.
USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

Thu May 25, 2017 02:00 PM

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017.
USDA Announces Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding

Fri Sep 2, 2016 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that additional funding will be made available to assist more than 1,900 approved applicants who are awaiting farm operating loans. The funds, which were reprogrammed by FSA with the approval of Congress, will leverage up to $185 million in additional lending for direct and guaranteed farm operation loans and will allow the agency to address up to 30 percent of its projected shortfall of funds until the next federal fiscal year resumes on Oct. 1.
USDA Announces Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers Due to Tightening Dairy Margins

Thu Aug 4, 2016 02:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance to American dairy producers enrolled in the 2016 Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). The payment rate for May/June 2016 will be the largest since the program began in 2014. The narrowing margin between milk prices and the cost of feed triggered the payments, as provided for by the 2014 Farm Bill.
USDA Designates 3 Counties in South Dakota as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Thu Jul 28, 2016 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Butte, Custer and Harding counties in South Dakota as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought.
USDA Removes Farm Program Payments to Managers Not Actively Engaged in Farming

Tue Dec 15, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today finalized a rule to ensure that farm safety-net payments are issued only to active managers of farms that operate as joint ventures or general partnerships, consistent with the direction and authority provide by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill. The action, which exempts family farm operations, closes a loophole where individuals who were not actively part of farm management still received payments.
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2016

Thu Dec 3, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that producers who chose coverage from the safety net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, can begin visiting FSA county offices starting Dec. 7, 2015, to sign contracts to enroll in coverage for 2016. The enrollment period will continue until Aug. 1, 2016.
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program

Tue Dec 1, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the next general enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) begins today, Dec. 1, 2015, and ends on Feb. 26, 2016. December 2015 also marks the 30th anniversary of CRP, a federally funded program that assists agricultural producers with the cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat.
USDA Improves Access to Capital for Tribal Farmlands with Multiple Owners

Tue Dec 1, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is expanding the availability of farm loans for Indian tribes and members to purchase tribal farmland that has multiple owners. The improved lending opportunities are possible due to new authority granted by the 2014 Farm Bill, which allows USDA to provide revolving loan funds to qualified intermediary lenders that can relend the funds to qualified tribes and individuals. The program becomes available today, Dec.1, 2015.
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to North Dakota Farmers Facing Market Downturn

Wed Nov 18, 2015 01:00 PM

(FARGO, N.D.), November 18, 2015 – USDA North Dakota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Aaron Krauter announced that approximately 26,000 North Dakota farms enrolled in new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill are receiving financial assistance for the 2014 crop year. The programs, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), are designed to protect against unexpected drops in crop prices or revenues due to market downturns.
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn

Tue Oct 27, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2015 — The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning today, nearly one half of the 1.7 million farms that signed up for either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments for the 2014 crop year.
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline

Tue Sep 22, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the deadline to enroll for the dairy Margin Protection Program for coverage in 2016 has been extended until Nov. 20, 2015. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer.
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education

Tue Sep 22, 2015 01:00 PM

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22, 2015 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that $2.5 million in grants is now available for projects to educate new and underserved farmers about more than 20 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency programs that can provide financial, disaster or technical assistance to the agricultural community.
Deadline to Enroll in Key Farm Bill Safety Net Programs Approaches

Fri Sep 4, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Sept. 30 to enroll in several key Farm Bill safety net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy).
USDA Accepting More Farmland for Wildlife Habitat in North Dakota

Wed Jul 22, 2015 01:00 PM

FARGO, N.D. – July 22, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture North Dakota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Aaron Krauter today announced that an additional 25,000 acres of agricultural land in North Dakota is eligible for funding for wildlife habitat restoration.
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance

Fri Jul 10, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that over 98.2 percent of producers have met the 2014 Farm Bill requirement to certify conservation compliance to qualify for crop insurance premium support payments.
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Safety-Net Programs

Mon Jun 15, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. The enrollment period begins June 17, 2015, and will end Sept. 30, 2015.
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

Mon Jun 8, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Monday, June 15, 2015.
USDA Packages Disaster Protection with Loans to Benefit Specialty Crop and Diversified Producers

Mon Jun 1, 2015 01:00 PM

(FARGO, N.D.) - June 1, 2015 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Aaron Krauter today announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity to enroll in new disaster loss protections created by the 2014 Farm Bill. The new coverage, available from the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), is available to FSA loan applicants who grow non-insurable crops, so this is especially important to fruit and vegetable producers and other specialty crop growers.
Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional 800,000 Acres Dedicated to Conservation Reserve Program for Wildlife Habitat and Wetlands

Fri May 29, 2015 01:00 PM

MILWAUKEE, May 29, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives that provide multiple benefits on the same land.
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1 Deadline

Thu May 21, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center by June 1, 2015. The 2014 Farm Bill requires producers to have the form on file in order to remain eligible, or to become eligible for crop insurance premium support.
USDA Wildlife Habitat Conservation Program Reaches 1 Million Acres

Fri May 1, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON May 1, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that a major national conservation program that restores high-priority wildlife habitat has now surpassed 1 million acres with the recent enrollment of land in La Moure County, North Dakota.
USDA to Issue Disaster Assistance to Help Honeybee, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish Producers

Mon Apr 6, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency today announced that nearly 2,700 applicants will begin receiving disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) for losses experienced from Oct. 1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014.
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines

Fri Mar 27, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today provided farm owners and producers one additional week, until April 7, 2015, to choose between Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), the safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill. The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres also will be April 7, 2015.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Bill Programs Approach a Critical March 31, 2015 Deadline

Wed Mar 25, 2015 01:00 PM

(FARGO, N.D.) - March 25, 2015 — USDA Farm Service Agency North Dakota State Executive Director Aaron Krauter reminds producers that the final date to update yield history, reallocate base acres and elect the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) is Tuesday, March 31, 2015 “Farmers and landowners need to have this completed or a scheduled appointment with FSA by the end of March,” said Krauter.
USDA Implements 2014 Farm Bill Provision to Limit Payments to Non-Farmers

Tue Mar 24, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements Congress mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill. The proposed rule limits farm payments to individuals who may be designated as farm managers but are not actively engaged in farm management. In the Farm Bill, Congress gave USDA the authority to address this loophole for joint ventures and general partnerships, while exempting family farm operations from being impacted by the new rule USDA ultimately implements.
USDA Designates 25 Counties in North Dakota as a Primary Natural Disaster Area With Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States

Wed Mar 18, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 25 counties in North Dakota as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the combined effects of frost, colder than averages winter, cooler than normal spring temperatures, excessive rainfall, ground saturation, frost, freeze, severe thunderstorms, hail, high winds, drought, weather-related insects, diseases and sprout damage that occurred from Jan. 1, 2014, and continues.
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs

Fri Feb 27, 2015 01:00 PM

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that a one-time extension will be 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.