Montana Farm Service Agency lists upcoming program application deadlines

From https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Montana

USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency program dates. People can contact their local service center to apply and with any questions and visit online at https://farmers.gov and https://fsa.usda.gov/mt.

Jan. 13, 2024: Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Producers Who Experienced Discrimination in USDA Farm Loan Programs application period closes. Applications are due Jan. 13, 2024. To ensure timely processing, there will be no extensions to the deadline. Read more online at https://www.farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance-experienced-discrimination .

Jan. 30, 2024: Application deadline for 2023 LFP. Producers must complete a CCC-853 and provide required supporting documentation no later than Jan. 30, 2024, for 2023 losses. 

Jan. 30, 2024: Deadline to file a notice of loss and application for payment for ELAP.

The 30-calendar-day (livestock and farm-raised fish) and 15-calendar-day (honeybees) timeframes to submit a notice of loss from the date the loss is apparent for the 2023 and subsequent program years, has been waived. The new deadline for filing a notice of loss under ELAP will be the same as the final date to submit an application for payment, which is 30 calendar days following the program year of which the loss occurred. 

Feb. 29, 2024: Deadline to file a notice of loss and application for payment for LIP.

The 30-calendar-day timeframe to submit a notice of loss from the date the loss is apparent for the 2023 and subsequent program years has been waived. The new deadline for filing a notice of loss under LIP will be the same as the final date to submit an application for payment, which is 60 calendar days after the calendar year in which the eligible loss condition occurred.

*Note for ELAP Notice of Loss — People who are hauling feed/livestock/water due to a qualifying drought during the 2023 grazing period, a new NOL is required — even if they already submitted a NOL prior to the 2023 grazing period. 

LIP notice of loss must be filed within 60 calendar days after the calendar year in which the eligible loss condition occurred.

For more information, people can contact their local FSA office and/or visit https://www.farmers.gov .