Producers have until June 30th to enroll in the 2020 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last year, a record 1.77 million contracts were signed for the two programs. Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce states, “Producers for several years have experienced low commodity prices, a volatile trade environment and catastrophic natural disasters. Farmers looking to mitigate these risks recognize that ARC and PLC provide the financial protections they need to weather substantial drops in crop prices or revenues.”

To enroll in the programs, producers should contact their Farm Service Agency county office. They must enroll by June 30th and make their one-time update to PLC payment yields by September 30th. USDA Service Centers and FSA county offices are open for business by phone only. Any field work will continue with social distancing in place.