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Oregon Conservation Programs
Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs
Program level:
National
Land use:
Agriculture
Provider:
USDA Farm Service Agency
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
No
Incomes and payments related to commodities.
Overview
Description:
The ARC-CO program provides income support tied to historical base acres, not current production, of covered commodities. ARC-CO payments are issued when the actual county crop revenue of a covered commodity is less than the ARC-CO guarantee for the covered commodity.
PLC program payments are issued when the effective price of a covered commodity is less than the respective reference price for that commodity. The effective price equals the higher of the market year average price (MYA) or the national average loan rate for the covered commodity.
Eligibility:
Crop must be a covered commodity.
Financial benefit:
Payments depend on commodity and acreage.
Contact information
Contact person:
Karen Bloomdahl
Organization:
Phone number:
(541) 298.8559
Email:
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
Contact Us
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