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Understanding ARC-CO: Transition Assistance vs. Support Assistance

Gary Schnitkey and, Carl Zulauf (November, 2015)

Summary

The Agriculture Risk Coverage - County (ARC-CO) program was elected for 93% of corn base acres, 97% of soybean base acres, and 56% of wheat base acres. ARC-CO differs from previous farm programs, most importantly because it replaces traditional support assistance, in part, with transition assistance. Understanding the transition and support components of ARC-CO is a key to maximizing its value to managing a farm over time.