NSAC's Blog
GAO Urges Congress to Reduce Crop Insurance Subsidies… Again
February 22, 2023
GAO released a report urging Congress to reduce crop insurance subsidies for the highest-income participants and private insurance companies.
Record-High Crop Insurance Subsidies Are Unsustainable
January 27, 2023
Record-high subsidies to the federal crop insurance program are unsustainable and must be curbed in the 2023 Farm Bill.
DON’T HARM CROP INSURANCE, IMPROVE IT!
January 19, 2023
Barriers in program design and implementation leave small and nonconventional farmers without access to crop insurance.
Big Wins on Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
October 5, 2022
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced significant changes to improve the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program.
PLANS TO BOOST COMMODITY PRODUCTION A HOUSE OF CARDS
May 12, 2022
Recent executive actions and proposals in Congress to boost commodity production will only perpetuate a failing food and farming system.
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Analysis: A Few Bad Apples
April 20, 2022
Due to complicated rules, farmer skepticism, and insurance agent disinterest, the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program is not performing near its optimal potential.
USDA Awarded $10.5 Million for Farmer Risk Management Training
March 24, 2022
In 2020 and 2021, USDA awarded almost $10.5 million to fund over 200 risk management education grants for universities and community-based organizations to help farmers learn how to better mitigate risk on their farms. Awardees included a number of NSAC members, whose projects are highlighted in our latest blog post.
ELECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INFLUENCE FARM POLICY AT LOCAL LEVEL
November 8, 2021
FSA County Committee elections and Urban County Committee elections are underway in certain counties. Submit your ballot by December 6th.
Crop Insurance Rules Challenge Organic and Sustainable Farming Practices
September 30, 2021
Crop insurance definitions for good farming practices are a roadblock to farmers and ranchers trying to develop resilient systems of production.
Livestock and Poultry Competition Reform on the Horizon
August 27, 2021
Livestock consolidation and concentration have been gaining traction in Washington, D.C. Last month, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, signaling a whole of government effort to address concentration and consolidation in US markets. Several initiatives announced could have a far-reaching impact on agriculture, including the intent to strengthen […]