North Dakota State FSA Director Brad Thykeson is urging farmers to stay in close contact with their county offices after the recent storms. While no federal disaster declarations have been made yet, Thykeson said accurate crop loss reporting is critical to determine eligibility for assistance. “We want producers to get in and certify so we know what acres are planted out there, and then we can see what was destroyed.” With the July 15 acreage reporting deadline approaching, Thykeson also emphasized the importance of FSA county committee nominations. Farmers can nominate themselves or others through their local FSA office.
