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Monthly Archives: July 2015

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#ICYMI: Political Attacks Endanger Farmers’ No. 1 Risk-Management Tool

ICYMIBy Farm Policy FactsJuly 27, 2015Leave a comment

Whether you’re a peach grower in South Carolina like me or a corn farmer in Iowa or a cherry grower in Michigan or a cotton farmer in Texas, crop insurance is designed to cover you when disasters strike. And the more farmers buying policies, the better we all are in the long run because that spreads the risk.

Crop Insurance Critic Plans Biased Research Project

NewsBy Farm Policy FactsJuly 23, 2015Leave a comment

“The group claims it wants to measure farmers’ attitudes on crop insurance, but instead of asking unprejudiced questions, it simply requests farmers to back its inaccurate representation of crop insurance.”

Our View: Appropriators Shouldn’t Pry Open 2014 Farm Bill

Our ViewBy Farm Policy FactsJuly 16, 2015Leave a comment

Lawmakers should oppose any effort to undermine the farm safety net for any crop during the appropriations process. Congress has already held this debate, and rural Americans have made long-term business decisions based on the bill approved in 2014. To introduce uncertainty into the marketplace so soon thereafter would simply be irresponsible.

#ICYMI: Fight Foreign Subsidies, Don’t Unilaterally Disarm

ICYMIBy Farm Policy FactsJuly 13, 2015Leave a comment

Unilateral disarmament will do nothing to help U.S. consumers or a U.S. economy that depends on a thriving agricultural sector. It will only reward China and other bad actors, while leaving hardworking American farmers powerless the next time storm clouds gather.

Our View: A Timely Reminder To Stick Together

Our ViewBy Farm Policy FactsJuly 7, 2015Leave a comment

We cannot afford any animosity within our own ranks.  It is fodder for our foes. It is an excuse for policymakers to cut up what remains of the farm safety net. It is a deterrent for recruiting the next generation of leaders on Capitol Hill and beyond.

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