The two political parties don’t agree on much these days, but crop insurance appears to be an exception.

Brownfield Ag News reported last week that representatives of both Presidential candidates had glowing reviews for farmers’ top risk management tool just before the debate. Here’s what they reportedly had to say:

Kip Tom, co-lead of the Farmers and Ranchers for Trump Coalition:

“If you’re the bank, [crop insurance] gives you the bank, the courage to loan to maybe that young producer that will never get a loan if you didn’t have access to crop insurance. … So, whether you’re a young producer or a mature larger operation, crop insurance is critical to us.”

Rod Snyder, former ag advisor for the EPA in the Biden-Harris Administration:

“There has been opposition from maybe the left and the right flank on [crop insurance], and you know, I think that’s largely misplaced. … This is a critical tool. When I talk to farmers, this is one of the most important pieces, I think, of the farm bill now when it comes to the farm safety net.”

Given the success of crop insurance in recent years, its popularity in the countryside, and the importance of rural America this election season, it’s not surprising that both parties are coalescing around the program.

As Keeff Felty, president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, recently said in a separate interview about policy priorities:

“Our number one focus has always been crop insurance. It’s the cornerstone of our safety net and it’s really what is providing the ability to move forward.”