Agricultural producers have until April 15 to enroll in USDA Key Commodity Safety Net programs

LINCOLN — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program for the 2025 crop year have until April 15, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year. In Nebraska, producers have completed 74,763 contracts to date, representing 84% of the more than 89,474 expected contracts.