National Ag News

The chairs of the House and Senate Ag Committees insist the crop insurance program will be protected in the next farm bill.

But Nebraska Extension public policy specialist Brad Lubben says crop insurance still presents a big target for those looking to cut farm bill spending.

“It’s the biggest budget item, outside of nutrition and food assistance—and as the biggest budget item in the farm portfolio, it’s probably the biggest budget target as well,” Lubben says.

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