Understanding ARC and PLC w/ Dr. Steve Johnson

What to understand about the 2018 Farm Bill? (Dr. Steve Johnson)

IntroductionWhat’s happening[email protected]Text 515.207.9640Helpful Linkshttps://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/info/farmbill.htmlhttps://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/solutions/farm-bill-decision-aid-tool/https://farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2019/10/choosing-between-arc-co-and-plc.html2018 Farm Bill Updates Introduce the guest.  Steve Johnson a Farm Management Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.  Ph.D., Vocational Education, Colorado State University, M.S., Agricultural Education/Economics ,B.S., Agricultural Education, Iowa State University and the resident expert on all things Farm Bill.  Lead into Steve giving a more in depth introduction himself and the meetings coming up.When was the 2018 Farm Bill signed that we are going to discuss?How long is this Farm Bill good for?What were the major changes to this farm bill compared to the one of the past?Crop Insurance – ARC/PLC DecisionsWhat’s the difference between ARC and PLC?Do we get to choose again?Who gets to make the choice?How often do we get to decide?How does this work with my crop insuranceWhat are my deadlines?October 7thMarch 15thMore?What factors should our listeners be considering when making their choice?Should we be updating our yield information?Any other information you’d like to share with our listeners?When you sit down with someone you’ve met for the first time.  What would you tell them about this Farm Bill?For those who either don’t believe in paying attention to this or refuse to try and understand it, what advice do you have for them?Are there any other points you’d like to share with our listeners?Conference UpdateSubmit questions and topic suggestions