Extension on Farm Program Deadlines

Extension on Farm Program Deadlines Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC).  The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres has been extended one additional month, from Feb. 27, 2015 until March 31, 2015.  The final day for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015. If no changes are made to yield history or base acres by March 31, …

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CBO Releases Updated Baseline Report

CBO Releases Updated Baseline Report.  The Congressional Budget Office just released their updated baseline report for farm programs.  Click here to see the report.