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Ag Leaders Work to
Defend Crop Insurance
Representatives of various agricultural groups in Washington, D.C. also voiced
support for crop insurance during the annual convention. The session was designed to
give crop insurers perspective not only from
Capitol Hill, but also from farmers across the
country.
"We want crop insurance for all commodities in all states. It's very clear every commodity wants to have crop insurance," said
American Farm Bureau Federation's Mary
Kay Thatcher.
"Our farming members are by and large
very happy with the crop insurance options in
front of them," added Bev Paul of the American Soybean Association.
The message was consistent with a letter
that more than 30 groups had sent to Congressional committees expressing disappointment in the president's budget proposal that
undermined crop insurance. In the letter, they
explained "budget levels currently in place for
crop insurance ensure the affordability and
availability of risk protection, while maintaining the viability of private-sector delivery."
Indeed, these three tenets of affordability,
availability, and viability were mentioned as
the key to keeping the crop insurance system
working effectively and efficiently. Another
takeaway from panelists was the importance
of sticking together and building alliances to
make sure crop insurers can continue to offer
a variety of options to farmers.
"Our focus in the years to come will be defending what we have," said Robbie Minnich
of the National Cotton Council of America.
Host of the Golf Channel's "Feherty," author
and former professional golfer, David
Feherty, provided great entertainment for
the attendees this year. He told stories of
his time as a player and commentator for
PGA events and talked about his Troops
First Foundation. The Foundation stages
events for wounded Special Forces, Green
Berets and other U.S. heroes involving
golf, hunting, bicycling and skiing. "Losing
a limb, or the ability to use a limb, is one
thing," he said. "But the dignity they lose
with it is perhaps even more important. And
to be able to give them some of that dignity
back is my mission with these days."
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Brandon Willis, Administrator of the Risk Management Agency provided an update
on the 2014 Farm Bill implementation.
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“Leg Godt,” or as the Danes would say, “Play Well” (Legos and Crop Insurance)
2014 Year in Review
Florida Hosts Industry Leaders
Four Presented with Industry Awards
Dean Benson Receives Outstanding Service Award
Jeff Meyer Receives NCIS Industry Leadership Award
NCIS Hosts Committee Leaders
Crop Insurance in Action Kiodette and Rich Stroh, Powell, Wyoming
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