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Some ag economists have told the Senate Ag Committee what they think the next farm bill might need.  USDA Chief Economist Dr. Robert Johansson testified that some 2014 Farm Bill programs are popular, some not.  “Crop insurance programs changed quite a bit in the last farm bill. We added a lot of, we added whole farm revenue which has been popular.  We added STAX (Stacked Income Protection Plan) which is not popular. So, as you look for new Title 11 programs, I think you’re likely to see the ability to make some adjustments there.”

He also says there are issues with the dairy Margin Protection Program.  

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