Farmers urged to start thinking about ARC, PLC decisions

Farmers urged to start thinking about ARC, PLC decisions

K-State farm economist says fall harvest offers opportunity to gain information before choosing a federal farm program Kansas farmers may have more time than they think to decide which federal farm program will provide their best fit for the 2026 crop, and a Kansas State University agricultural economist is encouraging producers to use that extra time. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced Sept. 15 that election and …

ARC and PLC enrollment underway - Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Enrollment is open now for acreage in the ARC or PLC safety net programs. USDA Farm Production Undersecretary Richard Fordyce says enrollment is open through early December for farmers to choose either program. Fordyce explains the ARC safety net program. He says that on the other hand PLC, or Price Loss Coverage, focuses more specifically […]

USDA Opens 2026 ARC/PLC Enrollment as 30 Million Acres Enter the Safety Net

A massive expansion of the farm safety net is now underway. USDA has opened ARC and PLC enrollment—adding millions of additional acres for the first time in more than 20 years. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts