- Alabama legislation targets the integrity of higher education institutions, exempting Auburn University due to its land-grant status.
- Sushan Ru serves as an assistant professor at Auburn University, conducting research on key commodity crops important to Alabama.
Auburn University and Extension System Host Webinar on Farm Risk Coverage
What happened
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University are hosting a webinar for Alabama producers. The event will provide guidance on Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) options for the 2026 and 2027 crop years. Hosts Adam Rabinowitz and Bridget Bafowaa will discuss how the chosen program affects the income support producers receive.
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Why it matters
Recent analysis by Auburn University shows that the choice between ARC and PLC can substantially affect the level of income support producers receive. This is especially important for farms facing low commodity prices or revenue shortfalls.
Sushan Ru conducts research on key commodity crops important to Alabama.
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Who's involved
- Auburn UniversityProvides research and hosts the webinar on farm program decisions.
- Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemHosts the educational outreach webinar for Alabama producers.
- AlabamaThe state where the producers and agricultural programs are located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AlabamaSpeculative
Alabama producers might adjust their farm revenue and safety net costs based on their election of ARC or PLC programs.
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The entities involved
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Auburn University
public university in Auburn, Alabama, United States
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Alabama Cooperative Extension System
educational outreach organization in Alabama, United States
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Alabama
state of the United States of America