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USDA Program Deadlines

Every important deadline for crop insurance, conservation programs, disaster filing, and farm program elections — in one place. Updated for the 2026 crop year. Want to know what each deadline means? See our plain-English deadline guide.

Upcoming deadlines

  • SDRP Application — 2023-24 crop losses; extended to Sept 30 SDRP guide
  • Fall Crop Insurance Closing — Contact your agent
  • New Fiscal Year — EQIP/CSP rates update
  • PRF Enrollment — Choose intervals with your agent PRF Analysis Tool
  • Spring Crop Insurance Closing — Sales closing for spring crops
  • Acreage Reporting — File FSA-578 after planting What to bring
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  • ASCF Application
  • FBA Enrollment
  • CRP General Sign-up
Next Deadline — 3 weeks
Sales closing — fall-seeded small grains
Sep 30, 2026 · PRF / Crop Insurance
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Dates are for the 2026 crop year and based on published USDA/RMA/FSA guidelines. Some deadlines vary by state and crop — always confirm with your local USDA office.