FSA PROVIDES OPTIONS TO MANAGE THE FARM PROGRAMS

Lake Andes- Charles Mix County farmers have a high number of farms enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage – Individual Program (ARC-IC). Producers with multiple farms enrolled into the 2020 ARC-IC program have the option to withdraw certain farms from the program if in the producer’s judgment it would improve the potential for a revenue-based payment on the farms remaining enrolled in the ARC-IC program. Producers may have some farms that appear to have above average revenue potential based on the 2020 estimated yields and current commodity price outlook. Other farms due to adverse weather conditions may have a below average 2020 revenue potential. These farms may generate an ARC-IC payment if their revenue loss is not offset by the higher revenue farms. To withdraw a farm from the ARC-IC program, producers must file a written request at the FSA Office by September 30, 2020. The request should specify the specific farm number(s), the county where the farm is administered, and the intention to withdraw the contract(s) with the understanding that no 2020 payment will be earned on the withdrawn farm(s).