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.

May 26, 2023: USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for grants until May 26, 2023, to fund Montana projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.

May 31, 2023: Crop year 2022 Final Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL)/Loan Deficiency Payment (LDP) Availability Date for Corn, Cotton (bales), Dry peas, Grain sorghum, Lentils, Mustard Seed, Long grain rice, Medium Grain Rice, Safflower, Small chickpeas, Large Chickpeas, Cotton, Soybeans and Sunflower seed.

June 1, 2023: The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative. This initiative supports habitat for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and other species in the Prairie Pothole Region. NRCS accepts applications year-round, but applications for the current funding cycle must be submitted by June 1, 2023.

June 2, 2023: ERP Phase 2 application period ends. To view information about ERP Phase 2, go to the Emergency Relief Program website. For more information on payment calculations, payment limitations or how to determine allowable gross revenue, please reference the ERP Phase 2 fact sheet. You can also read the News Release that was issued earlier this year in Jan.

June 2, 2023: PARP application period ends. For more information on determining allowable gross revenue visit farmers.gov/coronavirus/pandemic-assistance/parp or review the PARP fact sheet. You can also read the News Release that was issued earlier this year in Jan.

June 2, 2023: Eligibility Requirements for Producers Who Have Not Previously Participated in LFP. Eligible producers that now have eligible covered livestock and the producer has never participated in LFP prior to 2023, FSA will accept a 2022 LFP application for all covered livestock that may have been eligible in 2022, no later than June 2, 2023. All required supporting documentation must be received and on file in the County Office by the established deadline. Producers will be required to meet all other program eligibility requirements needed for their 2022 LFP application to be considered for payment.

June 2, 2023: Eligibility Requirements for Producers Who Have Previously Participated in LFP. Producers who have participated in LFP prior to 2023, will only be allowed to file a new or revised 2022 LFP application for payment for the newly updated eligible livestock categories. All required supporting documentation must be received and on file in the County Office by the established deadline. Producers that have a 2022 LFP application on file with FSA as of the program deadline or who were placed on an approved register, may revise their 2022 application with the newly updated eligible livestock no later than June 2, 2023.

June 2, 2023: Eligibility Requirements for 2022 LIP Applications Producers may submit 2022 LIP notices of loss and applications for payment for all covered livestock that may have been eligible in 2022 no later than June 2, 2023. This deadline also applies to producers who previously filed an application for LIP assistance in 2022 but are requesting to provide new or updated information for their application. All required supporting documentation must be received and on file in the County Office by the established deadline.

June 2, 2023: Eligibility Requirements for 2022 ELAP Applications. Producers may submit 2022 ELAP notices of loss and applications for payment for all covered livestock that may have been eligible in 2022 no later than June 2, 2023. This deadline applies to producers who did not previously apply for any assistance available under the ELAP program in 2022. All required supporting documentation must be received and on file in the County Office by the established deadline.

July 17, 2023: 2023 acreage reporting deadline for spring seeded alfalfa seed, forage seeding, CRP, perennial forage not covered under NAP and all other crops not required to be reported by a previous reporting date. *Note- Producers who acquire land after the crop reporting date (July 17, 2023), have 30 days from the date they acquire the land to timely file a crop report on the new land.

July 17, 2023: Deadline to certify ARC-IC Yields

July 31, 2023: CRP CLEAR30 signup 59 ends

August 1, 2023: Deadline to request a farm reconstitution or farm transfer for program year 2023.

Sept. 1, 2023: NAP application closing date for fall and spring seeded Canola and all Value Loss Crops.

Sept. 30, 2023: NAP application closing date for all perennial forage, fall and spring seeded garlic, rye, speltz, triticale, wheat, and mixed forage crops. 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.

ELAP notice of loss must be filed within 30 days of when loss is apparent for livestock and farm-raised fish losses.

ELAP notice of loss must be filed within 15 days of when loss is apparent for honeybee losses.

*Note for ELAP Notice of Loss- If you are still hauling feed/water/livestock in 2023 due to the 2022 drought, a new NOL is required for the 2023 calendar year - even if you already submitted a NOL in 2022.

LIP notice of loss must be filed within 30 days of when the loss is apparent.