Base Acre Update Opens for ARC, PLC Programs

Landowners have through August 31st to review potential base acre increases for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs.  FSA said eligible farms may add up to 30 million new base acres nationwide under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  The agency said ARC and PLC help protect producers when market prices or revenues decline.

Farm Progress reports that the update is the first ARC-PLC base acre expansion in 24 years and will use 2019-23 planting history.  FSA said summaries will be mailed to landowners and available online through the Federal Government's Login.gov. Operators who rent ground are encouraged to contact landowners.  If eligible requests exceed the national cap, USDA said approved acres will be reduced on a prorated basis.

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