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Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senate Ag members repeatedly stressed the importance of crop insurance and the need to restructure commodity programs in the 2023 Farm Bill during the panel’s latest hearing.   “Crop insurance is the number one risk management tool for producers, but historically, hasn’t been available to some farmers who are most in need of it," said Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow.  "I’m going to conti
Educating Lawmakers About the Farm Bill
Educating Lawmakers About the Farm Bill
While understanding has grown over recent years between about the Farm Bill and how all pieces of that legislation go together, many in farm country say more needs to be done.  Will Stafford with CHS Inc. says it’s important to stress that the Farm Bill has little chance of clearing Congress as a standalone farm safety net and conservation vehicle; the nutrition title he says must be included.  He
Newhouse: The New Farm Bill Must Provide Peace Of Mind
Newhouse: The New Farm Bill Must Provide Peace Of Mind
With debate over the 2023 Farm Bill set to pick up in the coming months, commodity groups have been building their wish lists and letting lawmakers know what they would like to see in this year’s legislation.   Representative Dan Newhouse, a central Washington farmer, said for him, he wants a Farm Bill that encourages and promotes research and development.  He said ...
FB: Disaster Assistance Must Be Addressed In 2023 Farm Bill
FB: Disaster Assistance Must Be Addressed In 2023 Farm Bill
Ad hoc disaster aid as a farm safety net has always been unpredictable, unreliable, and slow in arriving.  So, the American Farm Bureau says better risk management tools must be part of the 2023 Farm Bill.  The Farm Bureau says inefficient and costly disaster relief has made up nearly 80% of federal help to producers since 2018.  So, the AFBF’s Em...
DMC Deadline Extended
DMC Deadline Extended
FSA announced last week that dairy producers now have through the end of January to consider enrolling in either USDA's Dairy Margin Coverage or the Supplemental-DMC for program year 2023.   “We're going to extend the deadline for submission of applications for DMC and Supplemental-DMC to give our producers time to get through year end activities and to ensure that they're able to take advantage o
Top House Ag Republican Wants Enhanced Safety Net
Top House Ag Republican Wants Enhanced Safety Net
The top Republican on the House Ag Committee wants a stronger safety net for U.S. farmers.  Pennsylvania Republican Glenn Thompson wants Congress to strengthen crop insurance and farm subsidy programs so producers don’t have to rely on stop-gap federal aid to survive challenges like trade wars, natural disasters, and COVID-19.   “The n...

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