DCP and ACRE program sign-up extension

USDA Extends Sign-Up For DCP And ACRE
USDA announced an extension to Aug. 14 of the sign-up deadline for both the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and the forthcoming Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “Extending the DCP and ACRE sign-up deadline will help ensure that America's farmers have enough information and time to determine whether to participate in the ACRE Program. The DCP and ACRE programs play a critical role in the farm safety net and it is vital that we act to support the hard work of the farmers we depend on.” -- P. Scott Shearer, Washington, DC correspondent