Call Your County Office Today About 2021 Crop Year Eligibility AJ Taylor3 weeks agoLast Updated: March 9, 2021 DES MOINES, Iowa, March 9, 2021 – Agricultural producers in Iowa who have not yet elected and enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021 have until March 15. Producers who have not signed a contract or who want to make an election change should contact their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center to make an appointment. Right now, 108,764 farms have enrolled, about 69% of expected participation. “In times like these, from winter storms to a pandemic, we’re reminded of the importance of managing risk,” said Bob Wegand, Acting State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa. “The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs provide critical support to farmers to protect them from substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. If you have not enrolled or made elections, please do so by the March 15 deadline.”