PARKER, Colo. (RFD News) — Changes to adjusted gross income requirements could allow some farmers who previously exceeded income limits to remain eligible for certain USDA programs.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report to explain the changes, which begin with the 2026 crop year.
Neiffer said farmers with adjusted gross income above the $900,000 limit may still qualify for certain programs if more than 75% of their average gross income comes from farming. The exception applies to certain disaster and conservation programs, including livestock programs and the Conservation Reserve Program.
The change does not apply to Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage.
Neiffer also flagged an error in a USDA fact sheet that incorrectly indicated ARC, PLC, marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments qualified for the exception. He said USDA is revising the information to correct the error.
