Defense of Crop Insurance

House Ag Committee Leaders Argue Cuts Not Needed, But Efforts Continue

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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Even though House Agriculture Committee members grumbled about the Obama administration's proposed budget cuts, others in Congress are also pushing for more crop insurance cuts. (DTN file photo by Nick Scalise)
Lawmakers noted crop insurance costs increased because the 2014 farm bill intentionally shifted farmers from direct commodity payments to a safety net based more on risk management.

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