The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers about an upcoming webinar that will address decisions pertaining to the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The American Cotton Producers will hold a webinar on Monday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. to discuss grower decisions relating to ARC/PLC elections for the 2026 crop season.
The 2026 projected marketing average price for seed cotton is expected to increase from the price in 2025. The Georgia Cotton Commission encourages growers to review ARC and PLC before making final decisions.
Jody Campiche, VP of Policy and Economic Analysis for the National Cotton Council, will review examples from different production regions across the cotton belt to help growers make better decisions on ARC/PLC for the 2026 crop.
Click here to join the webinar.
According to the USDA Farm Service Agency, the ARC and PLC programs offer financial assistance to farmers. The ARC provides payments when the actual revenue for a farm is less than a guarantee set based on historical data and market conditions. The PLC provides payments when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its effective reference price.