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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
Risk Management Programs Critical for Dairy Success
Risk Management Programs Critical for Dairy Success
The National Milk Producers Federation commended farmers from its member cooperatives who are speaking up for dairy’s needs during farm bill listening sessions held by members of Congress. “From sustainability and trade to providing an adequate safety net to producers of all sizes, dairy farmer voices are critical to crafting federal farm programs that serve the entire nation,” says Jim Mulhern, p
RMA Conducting Risk Engagement Education Workshops
RMA Conducting Risk Engagement Education Workshops
USDA's RMA is seeking applications for organizations to conduct risk management education and training programs.  RMA Administrator Martin Barbari said there are two categories. "One is the crop insurance education in targeted state program, that is related to states where there is a distinguished low-level of federal crop insurance participation, maybe a lack of available product." ...

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