Important Deadlines for Our Farmers

There is an upcoming deadline for local producers looking to apply for safety net programs. 

Eligible landowners have until August 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. 

 Agriculture Risk Coverage/Price Loss Coverage 

ARC and PLC are cornerstone commodity safety net programs that provide financial protection to farmers when market prices or revenues decline. Landowners have the opportunity to increase base acres in preparation for enrollment in ARC and PLC beginning with the 2026 and future crop years. Nationwide, up to 30 million new base acres can be added by eligible farms.

Eligible landowners should review their Base Allocation Summary, which outlines potential base acre increases. These Base Allocation Summaries can be accessed online at fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc using a Login.gov account. Landowners who do not currently have a Login.gov account are encouraged to contact their local FSA county office to obtain their Base Allocation Summary and review and take any necessary action by Aug. 31, 2026.

More Information

For more information, producers can contact their local FSA office. Producers can also book an appointment with local FSA farm program and farm loan staff using FSA’s new online scheduling system.