IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Non-Emergency Haying and Grazing CRP acres - begin request with FSA.

25 percent payment reduction applies.

Disclaimer: Information in this UPDATE is pertinent to Kiowa County FSA only. Producers reading this and that do not have FSA interest in Kiowa County are advised to contact their local FSA Office.

THE USDA SERVICE CENTER HAS A DROP BOX AVAILABLE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING

FSA IS HIRING IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS

The following USDA Service Centers are hiring Program Analysts for Farm Service Agency. Annual salary ranges from $39,576-$86,670 (CO-05 through CO-09) depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Apply online at www.usdajobs.gov - Job Announcement: FSACO-806566900- beginning August 26 through September 9, 2024. The entire announcement and all instructions can be found online.

Below are the listed vacancies. I have bolded the vacancies located in the SE Colorado area.

• Alamosa - located in Alamosa - contact Jenny Maez @ 719-992-3717
• Baca – located in Springfield – contact Sara Evans @ 719-523-6251
• Elbert – located in Simla – contact Kari Harr @ 719-632-9598
• La Plata – located in Durango – contact Michelle Abrams @ 970-259-3289
• Lincoln – located in Hugo – contact Brenda Toft @ 719-743-2408
• Montezuma – located in Cortez – contact Kacey Riedel @ 970-565-9045
• Otero – located in Rocky Ford – contact Dara Belew @ 719-254-7672
• Prowers – located in Lamar – contact Hallie Barlow @ 719-336-3437
• Washington x 2 – located in Akron – contact Jackie Page @ 970-345-2364
• Weld – located in Greeley – contact Shelley Woods @ 970-356-8097
• Yuma - located in Wray – contact Jenny Peterson @970-332-3107

FSA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

GRASSLAND CRP SIGNUP #206 ACCEPTED/REJECTED NOTIFICATIONS

FSA offices received the accepted/rejected listing for Grassland CRP Signup #206 last week. Producers who had submitted an eligible offer should be or have received their notification if the offer(s) were accepted or rejected. In Kiowa County, producers with email address were notified along with a follow-up letter in the mail. Producers with accepted offers have 10 days from the date of the notification to notify the FSA office if they wish to continue with the offer, upon notification to FSA, the offer is then moved to NRCS to begin the conservation planning process.

It will be imperative that producers respond quickly to emails and/or phone calls from NRCS and/or FSA.

Maintaining ARC/PLC Acreage

If you’re enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, you must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. By signing ARC county or individual contracts and PLC contracts, you agree to effectively control noxious weeds on the farm according to sound agricultural practices. If you fail to take necessary actions to correct a maintenance problem on your farm that is enrolled in ARC or PLC, the County Committee may elect to terminate your contract for the program year