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April 16 deadline for Ag producers to enroll in USDA’s ARC, PLC programs for ’25

COLUMBUS — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year have until April 15  to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year. In Ohio, producers have completed just over 76,800 contracts to date, representing 78% of the more than 98,000 expected contracts.

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