USDA State Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that approximately $1,524,159.00 will be paid to State farms that enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for 2017 market downturns. Additionally, State FSA will distribute $158,563.00 in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to landowners for their commitment to conservation stewardship.
PLC payments have triggered for 2017 barley, canola, corn, grain sorghum, wheat and other crops. In the next few months payments will be triggered for rice, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, crambe, and sesame seed. Producers with bases enrolled in ARC for 2017 crops can visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc for updated crop yields, prices, revenue and payment rates. In state, 14 counties have experienced a drop in price and/or revenues below the benchmark price established by the ARC or PLC programs and will receive payments.
ARC and PLC payments by county can vary because average county yields will differ.
Also, this week, USDA will begin issuing 2018 CRP payments to support voluntary conservation efforts on private lands. In Maine, 300 landowners will receive compensation for their efforts to improve water quality, reduce soil erosion and improve wildlife habitat.
For more information about USDA programs or to locate the nearest USDA Service Center, visit www.farmers.gov.
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