5 Rs: Risk
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Conditions in 2026 have created significant financial challenges for Georgia row crop producers. Sharp increases in fertilizer and energy costs immediately before planting and throughout the growing season, compounded by severe drought conditions during planting across Georgia, have placed substantial pressure on farm profitability. For some producers, projected crop revenues have become insufficient to cover…
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Cotton remains one of the most important row crops in Georgia and across the Southern United States. Its adaptability to the region’s climate and production systems makes it a cornerstone of Southern agriculture. However, recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) data show that the economic sustainability of cotton production continues to…
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The election and enrollment period for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 crop year will run from September 16 through December 11, 2026. In a typical year, ARC/PLC election and enrollment take place much earlier. For the 2026 crop year, however, the process was delayed as the…