Producers with Quality Loss in 2018 or 2019 Encouraged to Apply for Assistance
Signup for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program began on January 6, 2021 and will continue through March 5, 2021. QLA provides eligible producers with financial assistance for quality losses incurred in 2018 and/or 2019. Losses must have been a result of qualifying drought, excessive moisture, flooding, hurricane, snowstorm, tornado, typhoon, volcanic activity, or wildfire in calendar years 2018 and/or 2019.
Details on eligibility and how to apply can be found on farmers.gov/quality-loss.
QLA Payment Calculations
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) calculates QLA payments using formulas for the type of crop (forage or non-forage) and the loss documentation submitted. Payments are based on the producer’s individual loss or the county’s average loss. FSA will begin issuing payments once the application period ends.
Call Center
A call center is available for producers who would like additional one-on-one support with the QLA application process. Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. The call center can provide service to non-English speaking customers. Customers will select 1 for English and 2 to speak with a Spanish speaking employee. For other languages, customers select 1 and indicate their language to the call center staff.