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Why America’s cotton producers need access to affordable crop insurance
/in Mississippi, NEWS /by AkuaWithout a doubt, the volatility of weather and commodity markets necessitates government assistance with crop insurance premiums so that our nation’s farmers have access to affordable and dependable crop insurance products.
Oklahoma farmer: Affordable crop insurance is critical
/in NEWS, Oklahoma /by AkuaSince the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill, crop insurance is the best tool farmers have to manage risks and revenue. It’s not cheap, but it is something that we budget for annually and can’t imagine not having.
Evolution of farm policy benefits farmers, taxpayers
/in Minnesota, NEWS /by AkuaMost years, my crops succeed and no insurance check is collected, meaning insurance companies and the government keep my premiums to offset other policy costs. In disaster years when we suffer from drought, frost, flood, hail or a host of other calamities, insurance only kicks in after I’ve shouldered a sizable deductible, meaning I share the cost of aid.
Crop insurance is key to steady food production system
/in Colorado, NEWS /by AkuaSpecifically, there have been discussions about cutting the premium support that farmers receive for purchasing crop insurance. This does a disservice to everyone. If such proposals succeed, it would only serve to increase the costs to farmers and undermine their ability to manage risk….
It’s up to us to explain the importance of crop insurance
/in NEWS, Texas /by AkuaMother Nature is the toughest, most unpredictable boss. Farmers are resilient and they adapt, but a safety net is crucial to their survival. And, it’s not a safety net if it’s not affordable.
Give crop insurance a chance to work
/in Illinois, NEWS /by AkuaWe had a chance to change crop insurance during the farm bill debate. And we did change it. For the better. Now, let’s give crop insurance a chance to work.
Farmers need protection of crop insurance
/in Kansas, NEWS /by AkuaSome think that crop insurance is a freebie. Let me set the record straight right now: It’s not. Farmers have skin in the game when they pay their premiums, which is not pocket change.