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Kelleher ARC/PLC Decision Tool

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Tim Kelleher has updated the 2026 decision tool to assist growers in selecting the best program for them this growing season. The ARC & PLC Payment Calculators spreadsheet can be found on the CalRiceNews.org homepage.

Currently, there is no deadline in place for ARC or PLC elections sign-ups. That deadline will likely be later this year or early 2027. We will share the deadline information when it becomes available.

For more information, contact the CRC’s Communications Manager Katie Cahill at kcahill@calrice.org or (916) 612-8899.

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