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ARC and PLC Enrollment Deadline Approaches Fast

Apr 02, 2025
By Farms.com

Farmers Must Act by April 15 for 2025 Crop Coverage

Agricultural producers across the U.S. have until April 15, 2025, to enroll in USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the upcoming crop year. These programs help producers manage income risks from falling prices or reduced yields.

According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), New Hampshire has already reached 70% of its enrollment target. However, producers nationwide must still finalize program elections and sign contracts before the deadline to remain eligible.

“Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs provide excellent risk protection, for market declines, at no cost to the producer,” said Marilyn Milne, deputy state executive director for FSA in New Hampshire.

Producers can choose from ARC-County, PLC, or ARC-Individual. While election changes are not mandatory, contracts must be renewed yearly. If not submitted, the 2024 choices will continue, but no payments will be made without enrollment.

The programs cover several base-acre commodities, including soybeans, wheat, cotton, barley, and more. Farm owners must have a share interest in the commodity to be eligible.

It’s also important to consider the crop insurance impact. Producers who enroll in PLC may still purchase the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO), while ARC enrollees cannot. However, all producers may opt for Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO), regardless of program choice.

The USDA is also accepting applications for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) until August 15. ECAP offers up to $10 billion in relief for 2024 crop year impacts.

Visit your local USDA office or farmers.gov for details and support with enrollment, mapping, and loan applications.


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