What does the area revenue protection guarantee base its calculations on?

The area revenue protection guarantee is calculated by determining the greater of the projected price or the harvest price. This approach is designed to protect a farmer's revenue from a combination of low market prices and poor yields. The projected price is determined at the beginning of the growing season and reflects market expectations, while the harvest price is based on actual market data obtained at the time of harvest.

By using the greater of these two prices, the guarantee ensures that producers can receive compensation that accounts for potential price fluctuations throughout the season. This mechanism helps stabilize farmer incomes, making it an essential tool for risk management. In this way, the area revenue protection program not only provides a safety net against adverse conditions but also aligns with market realities by recognizing the higher of the predicted or the actual price at harvest time.