Montana FSA Program Dates/Deadlines

USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt.

June 17, 2024: 2024 County Committee Election Nomination Period opens.

June19, 2024: Office closure for Juneteenth federal holiday.

June 28, 2024: Last day of CRP Grasslands signup

July 15, 2024: The Acreage Reporting Date for Spring Alfalfa Seed, all other spring seeded crops, Perennial Forage, Hemp, CRP acres and Grazing acreage is 15 days before the onset of harvest or grazing, or July 15, whichever is earlier.

July 4, 2024: Office closure for Independence Day federal holiday.

Aug. 1, 2024: Deadline to request a farm reconstitution or farm transfer for 2024.

Aug. 1, 2024: Final Date to return nomination forms for the 2024 County Committee Election Cycle to the Count Offices or for nominations to be post marked.

Sept. 2, 2024: Office Closure for Labor Day federal holiday.

Sept. 3, 2024: NAP application closing date for fall and spring seeded Canola and all Value Loss Crops.

Sept. 30, 2024: Acreage Reporting Date for Value-loss and controlled environment crops (except nursery).

Sept. 30, 2024: NAP application closing date for all annual & perennial grass & mixed forage, garlic, rye, speltz, triticale & wheat. Please note that the acreage reporting date for your NAP covered crops is the earlier of the established FSA acreage reporting date for the crop or 15 calendar days before the onset of harvest or grazing of the specific crop acreage being reported.

Oct, 14, 2024: Office closure for Columbus Day federal holiday

Oct. 31, 2024: OCCSP signup is open now until October 31, 2023.

*Note for ELAP Notice of Loss- If you are hauling feed/livestock/water due to a qualifying drought during the 2024 grazing period, a new NOL is required - even if you already submitted a NOL prior to the 2024 grazing period.