Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs is sponsored by USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). ARC and PLC are commodity programs that provide financial assistance to crop farmers during times of low commodity prices or decreased production. Farmers must choose a program and meet eligibility requirements with their local FSA office.

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Reports * Financial Management Information * Acreage Crop Reporting Streamlining Initiative (ACRSI) # Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC) The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), offer financial assistance to agricultural producers.

The ARC program provides payments when the actual revenue for a farm is less than a guarantee set based on historical data and market conditions. The PLC program provides payments when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its effective reference price. These programs aim to protect farmers from significant income losses due to fluctuations in crop prices or revenue shortfalls.

Eligible participants include agricultural producers who have an interest in a commodity grown on a farm with base acres. #### Review Base Allocation Summary Starting June 1 On July 4, 2025, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed providing an additional 30 million base acres to be added to farms nationwide.

The base acre allocation is in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2026 and future years. The enrollment period will be announced at a later date. Starting June 1, 2026, landowners will be able to access their Base Allocation Summary online or in their local FSA office.

Landowners have from June 1 through Aug. 31, 2026, to review their owner notification and base allocation summary(s). Landowners who have a Login.

gov account can access their Base Allocation Summary online using the link below. Landowners who do not have a Login. gov account can contact their local Farm Service Agency office for information on how to receive their summary.

Review Base Allocation Summary After reviewing the Base Allocation Summary, landowners should contact their local FSA office if: * Acreage history data is incorrect or missing * There are “subsequent acres” listed and they would like to choose the subsequent acreage for base allocation * To opt out of receiving any additional base acres Landowners have until Aug.

31, 2026, to take any of the actions listed above or to appeal the accuracy of information contained in the Base Allocation Summary to the FSA County Committee by filing a written request. After reviewing your base allocation summary, no further action is required if the information is correct. If FSA is not notified, the Base Allocation Summary will be considered accurate and complete.

All acreage reported as eligible in the summary will be used to determine the new base allocation percentage, and new base acres will automatically be allocated to the farm(s) with the designated percentage for each farm(s). Farms will maintain current base acres; however, eligible farms may increase base acres through the base allocation process.

After the base allocation process is completed, election and enrollment for ARC and PLC will be announced for program year 2026. Landowners were sent a postcard with instructions for accessing their Base Allocation Summary either through Login. gov or through their local Farm Service Agency office.

View a copy of the Landowner Base Allocation Letter * Base Allocation Summary Review – June 1 through Aug. 31, 2026 ## 2026 ARC and PLC Election and Enrollment The enrollment period and applications details will be announced at a later date.

* 22 covered commodities including wheat, oats, barley, corn, grain sorghum, long grain rice, medium/short grain rice, temperate japonica rice, seed cotton, dry peas, lentils, large and small chickpeas soybeans, peanuts, sunflower seed, canola, flaxseed, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, crambe, and sesame seed. * Program-specific reference prices and revenue guarantees.

* ARC payments are triggered when actual revenue falls below the guaranteed level. * PLC payments are triggered when market year average prices fall below the effective reference price. * Provides financial support during periods of low prices or revenue shortfalls.

* Helps stabilize income for farmers and ranchers. * Offers a safety net against market volatility. * Financial Stability: Offers a safety net to manage price and revenue risks.

* Income Support: Helps maintain farm income stability during economic downturns. * Flexibility: Producers can choose between ARC and PLC based on their individual needs and commodity markets.

* ARC/PLC Base Acre Increase Opportunity News Release - May 26 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Fact Sheet 2025 Appendix to ARC/PLC Contracts ARC/PLC Program Payment Maps ## For Farmers and Ranchers * Find Loans and Other Programs Stay up to date on the latest from FSA * Non-Discrimination Statement