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Michigan State University Extension provides farmers with information to navigate 2018 Farm Bill programs by working with other sources around the country to provide farmers with the latest information as it becomes available. As new information becomes available MSU Extension will inform and update farmers through this site, email newsletters and informational events hosted throughout the state of Michigan. For additional farm management information visit the MSU Extension Farm Information Resource Management page.
Resources
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MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2021
Published on January 14, 2021
This spreadsheet is designed to help producers make the decision between the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: How to maximize your ARC-IC payment part 8
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/ PLC Calculator: What you need part 4
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: ARC PLC Decision part 5
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
2018 Farm Bill Commodity Title- ARC versus PLC Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage part 1
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: If you had prevented plant part 7
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
2018 Farm Bill: PLC vs ARC Decision part 3
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: If you have irrigation part 6
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
2018 Farm Bill: PLC Yield Update Decision part 2
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
ARC vs. PLC Decision Tool Help Sheet
Published on December 17, 2019
A decision tool to help decide between ARC and PLC by crop and farm. Contains built-in information from each county to help farmers make decisions for each individual farm for corn, wheat and soybeans. -
ARC vs. PLC Calculator
Published on September 1, 2019
A decision tool to help decide between ARC and PLC by crop and farm. Contains built-in information from each county to help farmers make decisions for each individual farm for corn, wheat and soybeans. -
2018 Farm Bill Presentation: ARC vs. PLC
Published on January 7, 2019
A presentation explaining the differences between Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage as defined in the 2018 Farm Bill. -
Farm Bill Educational Sessions
Making the Most of the 2018 Farm Bill Commodity Provisions is a statewide series of educational sessions conducted in cooperation with local Farm Service Agency offices.
News
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Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-up Through December 11, 2020
Published on November 24, 2020
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program was created upon the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill. It replaces the former Margin Protection Program (MPP) and has several improvements to make it useful to almost all dairy farmers in Michigan. -
Farm Bill ACR/PLC update for Michigan — near crunch time!
Published on March 3, 2020
The deadline for enrolling in the Farm Bill is rapidly approaching. The following information will help you make the best program choices for your farm. -
Choose the right Farm Bill program
Published on February 21, 2020
MSU Extension educators have created videos to guide you through this important decision
MSU Farm Bill
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MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: How to maximize your ARC-IC payment part 8
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/ PLC Calculator: What you need part 4
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: ARC PLC Decision part 5
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
2018 Farm Bill Commodity Title- ARC versus PLC Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage part 1
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: If you had prevented plant part 7
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
2018 Farm Bill: PLC vs ARC Decision part 3
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
MSU ARC/PLC Calculator: If you have irrigation part 6
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process. -
2018 Farm Bill: PLC Yield Update Decision part 2
Published on February 19, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for users to learn and understand the farm bill process.