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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: How Farm Policy Supports Farmers During Difficult Conditions
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a June 20, 2019, House Subcommittee hearing regarding how federal agricultural policies and programs assist farmers facing adverse conditions. The hearing included testimony from academic experts, crop insurance professionals, and agricultural producers.
The hearing examines the effectiveness of federal farm safety nets and crop insurance programs that determine the financial stability of agricultural producers during natural disasters or market volatility.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Agricultural Producers
Farmers are the primary recipients of the risk management and insurance programs discussed in the hearing.
Crop Insurance Industry
Insurance providers and agents are responsible for administering the federal programs evaluated during the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 20, 2019, by the House Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
- The session focused on evaluating how existing farm policies and risk management tools function during adverse conditions.
- Testimony was provided by six witnesses representing academia, the crop insurance industry, and agricultural production.
- The hearing record includes submitted statements from the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, and the National Association of Wheat Growers.
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Focus on Risk Management
The hearing highlights a shift toward prioritizing risk management and insurance tools as the primary federal mechanism for supporting farmers during adverse conditions.
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