FSA will generate pre-filled ECAP applications for producers based on their acreage of eligible commodities they reported at FSA for 2024. Applications will be available at FSA offices starting this Wednesday, 3/18. You can stop in and fill out in person or call and request the application be sent for digital signature via FSA’s OneSpan. Alternatively, beginning in late-March 2025, FSA will automatically mail pre-filled applications to eligible producers. Applications will be accepted electronically or through your local FSA office until August 15, 2025.

• Payment is based on planted acres reported with FSA in 2024. Acres prevented from planting are eligible for 50% of base rate.
• Initially payments will be pro-rated at 85% of eligible payment to ensure adequate availability of funds. Based on early projections there should be sufficient funding to make the additional 15% payment at some point.
• Payment Limits: $125,000, if less than 75% of gross income is derived from farming. $250,000, if greater than 75% is derived from farming.

Additional information can be found at:

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/ecap

ECAP Payment Calculator:

https://www.fsa.usda.gov/ecap/payment-calculator