MGR-19-019: Additional Time for Acreage Reporting in Certain Areas Impacted by Flooding and Excessive Precipitation
Background
Due to the recent severe flooding and excessive precipitation that is occurring at historic levels, the Risk Management Agency (RMA) has received requests to allow additional time for policyholders to submit acreage reports for spring-seeded crops. Concerns have been expressed that many policyholders may not be able to comply with the current acreage reporting dates due to difficulties to properly determine and report the insured amount of acreage planted or prevented from planting due to damage to transportation infrastructure, homes and businesses.