Tag: Norman County FSA

FSA issues reminders to Norman County producers 

The 2025 small grains harvest is mostly complete, and some producers may be looking to plant fall seeded crops. James Kruize of Norman County FSA reminds area producers that if they are planting a fall seeded crop, they need to report it to FSA.  Kruize also reminds producers about an upcoming ARC and PLC deadline…
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September 13, 2025 0

CRP Opportunities available through FSA

CRP opportunities are available to landowners through the Farm Service Agency. (FSA) Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more about these opportunities.  Kruize also shared some reminders for landowners with CRP land already.  For more information contact your local FSA office or go to www.fsa.usda.gov.


September 1, 2025 0

FSA reporting a decline in wheat acreage, and rise in corn acreage in Norman County 

The 2025 Average Reports for Norman County have been released. James Kruize of Norman County FSA gives us a recap of this year’s reports.  Kruize says there weren’t any surprises from this year’s report.  These reports wouldn’t be possible without producer cooperation, and Kruize reminds producers to get their fall reports in, if they are…
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August 25, 2025 0

FSA Deadlines fast approaching 

During his monthly visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminded producers about some deadlines coming up for FSA programs. Kruize says one deadline coming up in April is the ARC PLC signup deadline, which was extended due to the Farm Bill extension.  Kruize says area producers should also visit farmers.gov…
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March 17, 2025 0

Farm Bill Extension causes FSA program extensions 

When Congress signed an extension to the Farm Bill late last month, the signup period for many FSA programs was extended. James Kruize of Norman County FSA says one of the programs that was extended is the ARC PLC program, Kruize tells us more about the program and its new deadline.  Kruize says another program…
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January 21, 2025 0

Norman County FSA Update 

The winter months are here, and Norman County FSA has some reminders for area producers. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminds producers about the Fall Seeded Average Reporting Deadline, which is today.  Kruize also reminds producers planning to make some changes to their operation this winter to report them to your local FSA office. …
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November 15, 2024 0

Fall FSA Reminders 

Area farmers are busy with the full harvest at this time, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t start getting their post harvest plans nailed down. Norman County FSA officer James Kruize reminds producers planting fall seeded crops to get their acreage reports in.  If you’re a producer looking to do some projects post harvest,…
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October 11, 2024 0

FSA Reminders 

Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, and he is reminding producers about some deadlines, and programs available to producers across the Red River Valley. For those planning on doing a fall seed crop, Kruize reminds producers to submit their acreage reports. Kruize also reminds producers…
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September 16, 2024 0