# USDA Launches 2026-2027 ARC and PLC Enrollment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened enrollment for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 and 2027 crop years, effective September 16, 2026. This enrollment period follows the first base acre increase in two decades, enabled by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which allows producers to adjust their base acres with prorated reductions applied due to a 30 million acre cap. These programs provide essential price and revenue safety nets for covered commodities, with updated options including multi-year contracts and integration with crop insurance. Procurement professionals and contractors supporting agricultural risk management and farm safety net services should note the expanded program scope and updated enrollment mechanisms.

- **Why this matters:** The base acre increase and updated enrollment options signal expanded demand for services related to farm risk management, crop insurance coordination, and program administration.
- Agencies and contractors involved in agricultural program delivery should prepare for increased workload and potential new contract opportunities tied to ARC and PLC implementation.
- The prorated base acre adjustments require precise data management and compliance, highlighting opportunities for technology and consulting providers specializing in agricultural data systems.
- Stakeholders should engage with USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) contacts to align offerings with updated program requirements and timelines.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Risk Management Agency (RMA)

### Key Quotes
> President Trump and Secretary Rollins are putting Farmers First by providing increased access to the farm safety net.
> — Richard Fordyce, Under Secretary

### Sources
- [USDA Announces 2026 and 2027 Enrollment for Key Price and Revenue Safety Net Programs, Completes First Base Acre Increase in Two Decades | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-15-2026/usda-announces-2026-2027-enrollment-key-price-revenue-safety-net) - FSA