Crop insurance key in next farm bill

  • With crop insurance destined to be a key component of the next farm bill, what are insurance agents keeping a close eye on as the legislation takes shape?

With crop insurance destined to be a key component of the next farm bill, what are insurance agents keeping a close eye on as the legislation takes shape?

On May 17, Ruth Gerdes, President of Nebraska-based Auburn Agency Crop Insurance Inc., testified before the House Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management on industry concerns and kudos for the developing farm bill. Shortly after, Gerdes, who also farms, spoke with Farm Press. Among her comments

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