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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
NCIS Scholarship Creates a Legacy of Giving BackApril 25, 2022 - 8:51 am
Risk Management Discussion Shines Spotlight on Crop InsuranceApril 18, 2022 - 9:00 am
President’s Budget Recognizes Crop Insurance is Key to Farm Safety NetMarch 30, 2022 - 8:49 am
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Crop Insurance Earns Bipartisan Praise at Congressional Hearing
/in Congress, Farm Bill, Risk Management, Safety Net, USDA, What's Cropping Up /by Laurie LangstraatCrop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net and an invaluable risk management tool for America’s farmers. This message was underscored during a recent House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing called by Subcommittee Chairwoman Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) “I hear through pretty much every ag meeting I have how important the Federal crop insurance program is […]
The Three “C’s”: Crop Insurance, Climate, and Conservation
/in Farmers, Industry Insight, Risk Management, Safety Net, USDA, What's Cropping Up /by Laurie LangstraatOver the past several years, farmers have dealt with immense climate and weather-related challenges. America’s farmers have survived droughts, hurricanes, derechos, floods, fires and a global pandemic. Through it all, farmers have kept farming. One constant throughout these past several years has been the availability of Federal crop insurance. Recently, the Crop Insurance Coalition, a […]
Rural America to Congress: Protect Crop Insurance
/in Industry Insight, What's Cropping Up /by Laurie LangstraatAs policymakers consider budget decisions for Fiscal Year 2023, rural America is once again asking that they “do no harm” to crop insurance. Last week, a diverse coalition representing 55 farming, banking, and conservation organizations called on government officials to oppose cuts to crop insurance. The coalition delivered letters to the House and Senate budget […]