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The crop insurance industry is calling a report by the Government Accountability Office "disheartening."  Last week, the GAO recommended that Congress considers directing the USDA to adjust the expected rate of return for crop insurance.  In...

The Government Accountability Office is recommending that Congress considers directing the Department of Agriculture to adjust the expected rate of return for crop insurance.  In 2010, USDA negotiated a set rate of return with crop insurance providers.  Th...

A review of U.S. cattle markets and live cattle futures by the Government Accountability Office will last until at least May of 2017.  A spokesman for the GAO says the investigation is being done at the request of the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Pr...