2026 ARC/PLC Enrollment
Dr. Jody Campiche
V.P. Economics & Policy Analysis
The annual ARC/PLC election and enrollment for the 2026 crop year has been pushed back to the fall due to the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The election period will begin after the August 31 base reallocation deadline. While USDA has not yet announced the official enrollment dates, the signup period is expected to begin in mid-to-late September. The delayed enrollment gives producers additional time to evaluate 2026 market conditions, including production and price expectations, before choosing between ARC and PLC. Generally, PLC tends to provide greater support when prices are low. When yields are low and prices are higher, ARC may be a better choice. VIEW THE FULL ARTICLE.