Time running out to sign up for 2009 crop-loss assistance

Lincoln County farmers and ranchers have until July 29, 2011 to apply for assistance for 2009 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) Program, according to CED Jeff Lust. The program provides crop disaster assistance payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred crop production or quality losses.

“USDA wants to ensure that all eligible producers are aware of the approaching deadline,” said CED Lust. “SURE covers producers on farms in disaster counties that incurred crop production, crop- quality losses or both, but in order to qualify, you need to fil...