Farm Programs

Key deadlines, enrollment periods, and program details for Northeast Colorado operations.

Action Required Deadline: February 28, 2026

Verify Your Login.gov Account Before FSA Rollout

FSA is transitioning to Login.gov for all online services. Producers must verify their accounts before February 28 to maintain access to FSA programs and services.

Complete These Steps Now

  1. Create a Login.gov account — Go to login.gov and create an account using your email address
  2. Create a Farmers.gov account — Visit farmers.gov and register using your Login.gov credentials
  3. Link your accounts — Connect your Login.gov account to your existing FSA customer records
  4. Verify your identity — Complete identity verification at your local FSA office or participating Post Office

Questions? Contact your local FSA office or call Kyle at (970) 571-1015 for assistance.

ARC/PLC

2026 Enrollment

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs provide financial protection against market fluctuations and low prices.

Key Dates

Enrollment Opens Oct 2025
Enrollment Deadline Mar 15, 2026
FSA Program Details

Crop Insurance

Deadline Soon

Federal crop insurance provides a safety net for agricultural producers. Multiple coverage levels and options available through approved agents.

Key Dates

Sales Closing (Corn) Mar 15, 2026
Acreage Report Jul 15, 2026
RMA Information

CRP

Continuous Signup

Conservation Reserve Program provides annual rental payments for removing environmentally sensitive land from production.

Key Dates

General Signup Check FSA
Continuous Signup Ongoing
CRP Details

EQIP

NRCS Program

Environmental Quality Incentives Program provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices on working agricultural land.

Key Dates

Application Batching Varies by State
Funding Periods Multiple/Year
EQIP Information

Industry Involvement

Kyle McConnell serves on boards and committees that shape Colorado agriculture policy.

Board Member

Colorado Corn Growers Association

Representing Northeast Colorado corn producers and advocating for industry interests at the state level.

Visit CCGA Council Member

Southwest Council of Agribusiness

A coalition of grower associations, ag enterprises, and lenders advocating for strong agricultural policy in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Visit SWCA 2025 Appointment

Colorado State FSA Committee

Recently appointed by the Trump administration to serve on the state committee overseeing FSA programs in Colorado.

Colorado FSA

Quick Links

Farmers.gov

USDA portal for farmers

Colorado FSA

State office information

Login.gov

Create or verify account

Questions about programs?

We can help you navigate the options and deadlines.

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