Key Takeaways for 2026

  • 2025 crop year payments will come out at the end of 2026; insurers will get the highest of PLC or ARC-CO payments for their base acres regardless of current program selection. 
  • ARC/PLC signups are expected to be significantly delayed, expect program signup scheduling to take place after planting at the earliest. 
  • An expansion of 30 million base acres will be eligible starting in 2026. 
  • Updates to crop insurance allow for...