Farm Bill Program decisions: What fits your Farm?
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EmailMSU Extension hosts a webinar series to help you choose which Farm Bill commodity program best fits your farm.
Farm managers will once again look to choose between Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Loss Coverage (ARC) for the 2026 production year. Deciding which program will offer the best risk protection for your farm can seem a bit complex. To aid you in making your Farm Bill decision, MSU Extension will be hosting a series of webinar programs as part of the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series.
The first session will take place on Tuesday, January 20, at 1:00 p.m., and the second session on Tuesday, February 10, at 6:30 p.m. These are repeat sessions focusing on corn, soybeans and wheat crops. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions in order to better understand Farm Bill commodity program options.
MSU Extension experts will walk through the decision between Price Loss Coverage and Agricultural Risk Coverage program options. ARC-CO provides revenue-based payments when farm revenue falls below a coverage guarantee level. The PLC program provides price-based payments when prices are less than a reference price. Speakers will also provide information on Farm Bill-related updates for insurance, commodity programs, and more.
Updated for the 2026 production season, the MSU Farm Bill Analyzer decision tool will also be returning for the webinar sessions. Available today for download, the analyzer helps showcase which programs may produce the most benefits for a producer’s individual needs. Using the decision tool, speakers will examine potential risk scenarios you may experience in 2026.
The Farm Policy and Risk Management Series is a free program presented by Michigan State University Extension. To participate, registration is required. To register today, visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/fprms25/.
For the latest information on the Farm Bill, also visit the MSU Extension Farm Bill website.
