Provides price protection when the national average price for a covered commodity drops below its reference price. Pays on base acres, not planted acres.
$0–$125+/acre depending on how far price drops below reference
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)PLC pays bigger when prices crash below reference price. Good for crops with volatile prices. Compare with ARC-CO using FSA's online decision tool.
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Source: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/fsa_arc_plc_factsheet_1223....
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