South Dakota FSA Hosting Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Webinar on Feb. 24

ARC/PLC signup ends March 15

Contact: Taylor.paye@usda.gov

Huron, South Dakota, February 22, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in South Dakota is hosting a webinar at 12 p.m. CST on February 24 to share details and answer questions about the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Programs.

During the 1-hour webinar South Dakota FSA program specialists will discuss the ARC/PLC Programs which ends on March 15. You can join the webinar on Feb. 24 through the following link: https://globalmeetwebinar.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1434038&tp_key=f634131087

ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level. PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its reference price.

For more information on ARC/PLC, visit fsa.usda.gov or contact your local FSA county office. USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible.

All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.