2018 Farm Bill
Here is a link to a summary by The Russell Group of key provisions.
Grower Tools
Here is a link to a PLC and ARC payment calculator developed by Tim Kelleher for the California Rice Commission.
Farm Bill Stories
Important Deadline coming for ARC and PLC Programs
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Until March 15, producers who have not yet enrolled in ARC or PLC for 2019 can enroll for both 2019 and 2020 during the same visit to an FSA county office unless yield updates are requested. Additionally, farm owners have a one-time opportunity to update PLC payment yields that take effect beginning with crop year 2020. If the owner accompanies the producer to the office, the yield update and enrollments may be completed during the same office visit.
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Updated Information now available for Farm Bill Decision Tool
Growers will need to decide which Farm Bill safety-net program to participate in for 2019 and 2020. We have just updated the decision tool from attorney Tim Kelleher that should simplify the process.
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Farm Bill Safety Net Programs Now Open for Enrollment
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
The USDA has announced signup for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) Program and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program covering the 2019 and 2020 crop years. Updated by the 2018 Farm Bill, these revised safety net programs allow California rice growers to enroll and elect coverage in crop-by-crop ARC-County or PLC, or ARC-individual for the entire farm, for program year 2019. This election will apply for the 2019 and 2020 crop years.
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Updated Farm Bill Decision Tool now available
Growers later this year will need to decide which Farm Bill safety-net program to participate in. Well-known attorney Tim Kelleher has an updated decision tool that should simplify the process
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Key California Rice Priorities will become law as Congress approves a new five-year Farm Bill
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
Capping a year-long process to reauthorize federal food and agriculture policy, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved a new, five-year farm bill with a vote of 369-47 following Senate approval on Tuesday. Pending the signature of President Trump, the legislation will become law. READ MORE