Growers get the higher of ARC or PLC, regardless of election.

Figure out your possible payment:

1. Go to the ISU Farm Bill Programs site

2. Click the red link "ARC-CO & PLC Per Payment Estimator..."  

3. Open the downloaded file "a1-33 farmbill data.xlsx"

4. Fill in your information in the yellow boxes 

(see below)

5. Scroll down to the light blue boxes & look at the highest estimated payment.

MYA:

• $4.15 & $10.50 as of 9/21/26 (unofficial)

• As MYA rises, payments decrease. 

Final County Yields:

• Harrison: 191.8 & 63.9

• Pott: 197.2 & 66.2

• Shelby: 222.5 & 69.5

Your Farm PLC Yields:

If you don't have them, use the county averages in the table to the right under "Average PLC Yields."

Visit the ARC/PLC site for details.

Elect by Dec 11 but don't rush: Wait to see what yields are!!!

Apply Online (site above) or in person.

• Single year contract 2026-2027

• Multi-year contract 2026-2031

Don't elect for 2026? 

1. Election reverts to 2025 election

2. Farm is ineligible for any 2026 ARC/PLC payments

Visit the ARC/PLC site for details.

Don't get in a rush! 

Waiting means:

• We'll know more on price

• County yields will be easier to guesstimate

• We'll have more guidance & data to review