Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

06/03/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2026 13:45

New World Screwworm Makes it to the U.S., ARC and PLC Updates and Much More

New World Screwworm Makes it to the U.S., ARC and PLC Updates and Much More

Published June 3, 2026

On this episode, we break down USDA's new specialty crop assistance payments, a rare opportunity for farmers to review and update base acres, and the first confirmed case of New World screwworm in U.S. livestock in decades. We also cover major changes to federal farm program eligibility rules that could expand payment limits and increase flexibility for many farm operations beginning in 2026.

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