Board reviews crop-damage claims process; Iowa State Extension reporting rules may bar late claims
Supervisors discussed a crop-damage claim where reported yields dropped (from about 70 to roughly 60 bushels per acre); members emphasized that property-damage claims must be filed through the Iowa State Extension Service within specified time windows, and the board recommended following the formal extension filing process before issuing payment.
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A farmer's crop-damage submission prompted a discussion about required reporting procedures and timing. Board members reviewed yield figures provided by the claimant — the speaker summarized yield change from "70 bushel acre" to "just a little over 60" for one field — and agreed the county should follow the Iowa State Extension Service's damage-reporting process to create an official record before any payment is considered.
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