Two Crop Years, One Busy Deadline for FSA
Farmers across the Southeast have an important USDA deadline coming up, and I don't want you leaving potential payments on the table.
December 11 is the deadline to enroll for the 2026 crop year in the Farm Service Agency's Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs.
And yes, we're talking about enrolling for 2026 when we're nearly finished with 2026. Enrollment opened later than usual as USDA worked through program changes, including 30 million additional base acres nationwide.
These programs provide protection against price or revenue declines for crops including peanuts, seed cotton, corn, and soybeans.
Even if you're keeping the same coverage election, you still need to enroll by December 11 to be eligible for 2026 payments.
And here's another twist: Enrollment for 2027 is already underway, so the two enrollment periods are overlapping.
Your local FSA office is your best resource for navigating the details. With two enrollment periods underway, expect those offices could be busy. Reach out early, and give the people helping you a little patience.
