Some farm entities face September 15 FSA operating-plan deadline
Certain LLCs, S corporations and new qualified pass-through farm entities must file updated operating plans with FSA by September 15 for program year 2026.
Some farm entities have until September 15, 2026, to file an updated farm operating plan with the USDA Farm Service Agency for program year 2026.
The requirement applies to farms structured as limited liability companies, S corporations or newly qualified pass-through entities that are affected by USDA's expanded payment-limitation and payment-eligibility provisions. It is not a blanket filing requirement for every producer.
USDA says members of affected entities must make qualifying contributions and be actively engaged in farming to receive payments under the new provisions. Producers who use crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program should talk with their crop-insurance agent and FSA before changing an entity structure.
Eligibility depends on the farm and entity. Producers should contact FSA promptly to learn whether an updated operating plan is required and what documentation is needed. This article is general public information, not legal, tax or financial advice.