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ARC, PLC, ECAP signups going strong

Friday, April 4

A Farm Service Agency official says farmers are actively signing up for crop insurance and economic relief. Wisconsin FSA’s Deputy Executive Director Tyler Radke tells Brownfield they’ve had a steady flow of farmers signing up for Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. “Wisconsin... Read More.

Don’t wait until April 15th to make ARC and PLC decisions

Friday, April 4

An ag economist at the University of Illinois says farmers shouldn’t wait until the deadline to enroll in risk management programs. Nick Paulson says considering this year’s commodity price expectations will help farmers choose between agriculture risk coverage or price loss coverage. “Every day... Read More.

County ARC payments likely in 2025

Tuesday, March 18

Many producers are likely to see federal farm program payments this year. “ARC payments are likely in ‘25.” Paul Mitchell, director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison says many farmers were plagued by drought in 2024. “There were some... Read More.