Enrollment deadline approaching on USDA's ARC and PLC programs

From Farm Service Agency

BOZEMAN — U.S. Department of Agriculture Montana Farm Service Agency Acting State Executive Director Amy Webbink has reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1 to enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2017 crop year.

These programs trigger financial protections for participating agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues.

“Producers have already elected ARC or PLC, but to receive program benefits they must enroll for the 2017 crop year by signing a contra...