The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline from March 5 to April 9 for agricultural producers to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program.
This is due to the recent winter storms and some clarifications to program rules.
This program assists producers, including those here in Wisconsin who suffered crop quality losses due to qualifying 2018 and 2019 natural disasters.
The QLA program assists producers whose eligible crops suffered quality losses due to qualifying drought, excessive moisture, flooding, hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, or wildfires.
To apply, contact your local USDA Service Center. In Manitowoc, that phone number is (920) 683-5119 Ext 2.
Additional information is also available at farmers.gov/quality-loss. Producers can also obtain one-on-one support with applications by calling 877-508-8364.
