5 Rs: Risk

• The Continuing Economic Struggles of Georgia Cotton Producers

  Yangxuan Liu

  September 25, 2026

  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…

  Posted in: 5 Rs: Risk, 5Rs: Recognition, Cotton, Economics

• 2026 ARC/PLC Election and Enrollment: What Producers Need to Know

  Yangxuan Liu

  September 18, 2026

  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…

  Posted in: 5 Rs: Resources, 5 Rs: Risk, 5Rs Model, Agricultural Policy