Articles tagged under: ARC
ARC May be the Better Option
Published February 22, 2024
Compared to one year ago, corn, soybean, and spring wheat values are down double digits from last year’s spring pricing period for crop insurance. Ihry Insurance Agent Reed Ihry expects most farmers to sign up for the ARC program. "If you're…ARC Could be the Best Option
Published February 22, 2024
Soybean and corn prices have been trending lower since last fall. NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison says the lower commodity prices may favor the ARC program. "The nice thing about the ARC program is that it is…Split the Difference Between ARC and PLC
Published February 16, 2024
During a Q and A session at the Agriculture Outlook Forum, Ohio State University Professor Emeritus Carl Zulauf was asked about this year’s decision between the ARC and PLC programs. Zulauff said splitting base acres from one farm into ARC…ARC-PLC Enrollment Begins
Published December 19, 2023
Signup is now underway for Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. Farmers can enroll and make election changes for the 2024 crop year until March 15. If farmers do not submit their election revisions by the March 15 deadline,…USDA Response to ERP II and Farm Bill Priorities
Published February 13, 2023
The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing to discuss priorities for the 2023 farm bill. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux looks forward to working with lawmakers on the possible adjustment to reference price and allocation of base acres for the ARC…ARC/PLC Deadline Approaches
Published March 10, 2022
The ARC-PLC enrollment and crop insurance deadline is Tuesday. "We're just trying to get our producers in and explain how you go through the quote for 2022 and discuss how to best protect their assets for the growing season," said…USDA Provides $1.8 Billion in ARC and PLC Payments
Published November 2, 2021
USDA is in the process of issuing payments to farmers enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2020 crop year. A total of $1.8 billion will be going out to offset unstable markets. For…ARC/PLC and Crop Insurance Deadlines are Today
Published March 15, 2021
Today is the last day for farmers to complete their elections and enrollment for this year’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Currently, 48,000 North Dakota farms are enrolled, which is about 80 percent of expected participation. In…Consider Crop Insurance Plan When Selecting Farm Programs
Published February 15, 2021
Farmers will need to consider their crop insurance plan when making their ARC or PLC farm program election for the 2021 crop year. "There are restrictions associated to whether or not a producer can have certain elections under their crop…