Provides revenue loss protection when actual county crop revenue drops below a benchmark. Payment is automatic once enrolled — no claim needed.
$8–$75/acre depending on crop and county revenue shortfall
Where: Your local FSA office
Complexity: Low — sign election at FSA, 15 minutes
Required Forms:
Annual election, typically March 15
4 days remaining (Mar 15, 2026)You must choose ARC-CO OR PLC for each crop, not both. ARC-CO pays more in years with moderate revenue dips; PLC pays more when prices crash hard.
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Source: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/fsa_arc_plc_factsheet_1223....
Program information sourced from USDA. Eligibility described here is general guidance only. Confirm details at your local FSA or NRCS office. FarmGrant is not affiliated with USDA.