Nebraska FSA to Host Quality Loss Adjustment Program Webinar on Feb. 17

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 10, 2021 — Nebraska U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hosting a public webinar next week to review details of the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program. The event will run from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Those interested in accessing the webinar can join the event by clicking on this link.

Another way to access this link is by visiting the Nebraska FSA website and finding QLA under the “Spotlights” section.

During the 1-hour live event, Nebraska FSA program specialists will review details of the QLA program, provide examples of qualifying crop quality losses and review the steps to complete a QLA application.

The deadline to apply for the QLA program is Friday, March 5. The QLA program provides assistance to producers who suffered eligible crop quality losses due to natural disasters occurring in 2018 and 2019. As part of the application process, producers must be able to provide documentation to support claims of quality loss or nutrient loss, such as scale tickets, sales receipts from buyers, settlement sheets or written sales contracts.

“This program may be applicable for quality losses suffered as a result of excessive moisture and flooding in 2019,” said Tim Divis, acting state executive director for Nebraska Farm Service Agency. “FSA has already completed program work related to quantity losses, and we want to ensure producers understand how this program works regarding quality losses.”

Visit farmers.gov/quality-loss to learn more about the program or contact your FSA county office. To locate your nearest FSA county office, visit farmers.gov and click on the Service Center locator.

All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including those that restrict in-person visits or require appointments. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering during their appointment. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.