The Kansas Farm Service Agency reminds producers to notify the agency of any destruction of freeze-damaged crops that cannot be replanted.

A Form FSA-576 must be completed to maintain history for crops that will be destroyed for other than the primary intended use.

Producers who already have reported planted crops, such as wheat, and intend to destroy the crop need to report to FSA the number of acres that will be destroyed prior to May 31 and file Form FSA-576.

Appraisals will not be made by FSA, and the only benefit will be a protection of history credit.

Producers who have crop insurance and already have notified their crop insurance agent of any loss still need to contact FSA to ensure planting history is protected.

For more information, contact the agency’s Douglas County office at 843-4260.