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Crop Insurance Protects Farmers from Sea to Shining SeaJune 30, 2022 - 9:00 am
A Safety Net for our Food Supply and the Farm EconomyJune 27, 2022 - 9:00 am
Crop Insurance Keeps Family Farms AliveJune 21, 2022 - 8:03 am
Heard from the Field: Michigan Farmers Share Insights with SenateMay 5, 2022 - 1:00 pm
Principles for an Effective Farm Safety NetApril 27, 2022 - 9:00 am
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Heard from the Field: Michigan Farmers Share Insights with Senate
/in Farm Policy, Farmers, Risk Management, Safety Net, USDA, What's Cropping Up /by Laurie LangstraatLast week, the Senate Agriculture Committee held its first field hearing in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill. Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) traveled to Sen. Stabenow’s home state of Michigan to hear from local farmers and other key stakeholders about the farm policies that are key to keeping their […]
Principles for an Effective Farm Safety Net
/in Essential Strengths, Farm Policy, Industry Insight, Legislation, Risk Management, Safety Net, What's Cropping Up /by Laurie LangstraatCrop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net. But why is crop insurance such an effective tool for farmers to manage their risks and recover from crop losses? Modern crop insurance brings together the efficiencies of a private-sector delivery system with the regulatory oversight and financial support of the government. Following the farm […]
NCIS Scholarship Creates a Legacy of Giving Back
/in Industry Insight, What's Cropping Up /by Laurie LangstraatFor more than a decade, National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) has invested in fostering the next generation of America’s agricultural community through the NCIS 1890 Scholarship Program. As George Washington Carver once reminded us, “Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in […]