Agriculture Risk Coverage Program

Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

The ARC program carried over from the 2014 Farm Bill.

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Helps farmers receive payments when their crop revenue drops below a certain level. This support is for specific crops that are covered by the program.

Quick Facts

Funding
$0.5 - $9.5
Deadline
Apr 15, 2025
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

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What Is This Program?

The ARC program is an income support program that provides payments when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level for covered commodities.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides financial support and a safety net to agricultural producers during periods of low commodity prices or revenue shortfalls, helping to stabilize income and manage market volatility. Producers can choose between the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs based on their needs.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: agriculture, crop production

Region: United States

Other Criteria: agricultural producers, have an interest in a commodity grown on a farm with base acres, actively engaged in farming, meet adjusted gross income (AGI) limitations, not a foreign person

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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $9.5 (minimum $0.5).

The application deadline is April 15, 2025.

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