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Crop damage varies across the state

Crop damage from flooding is widespread in Indiana.

Farm Service Agency administrator Julia Wickard says now that the Prevented Plant Deadlines have passed the next step is up to farmers.  “Right now the real critical component is for producers who either have prevented planting or failed acreage to notify county offices immediately,” she says.  “Let them know what happens locally.”

She says there are several Safety Net programs that will be available to farmers through the 2014 Farm Bill – but those won’t trigger until a Secretarial disaster designation is issued.

Julia Wickard, Farm Service Agency

Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen says the crop damage is widespread and varies throughout the state.  “None of which is more severe than I’ve seen in 30 years,” he says.  “But what’s different this year is the number of acres affected are clearly the most I’ve ever seen.”

Bob Nielsen, Purdue Extension