Kansas wheat producers have several farm program changes to keep on their radar, from higher wheat reference prices to 2026 ARC/PLC elections, new base acre opportunities and disaster relief payments.
In this episode of Wheat’s On Your Mind, Aaron Harries talks with David Schemm, state executive director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in Kansas, about how USDA is implementing recent farm program changes and what Kansas producers should watch next. Schemm explains why the updated wheat reference price matters, how 2025 ARC/PLC payments differ from the 2026 election process and why landowners should watch their mail for base acre notices. He also covers Farmer Bridge Assistance, Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payments, farmers.gov tools and how Kansas FSA is thinking about staffing and service in a time of low commodity prices and high input costs.
A key message for producers: stay connected with your county FSA office, make sure landowners are aware of base acre communications and get familiar with farmers.gov for faster access to records, forms and program information.
