FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: How Farm Policy Supports Farmers During Difficult Conditions

Original title: HOW FARM POLICY HELPS FARMERS IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the effectiveness of federal farm safety nets and crop insurance programs that determine the financial stability of agricultural producers during natural disasters or market volatility.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Agricultural Producers

Farmers are the primary recipients of the risk management and insurance programs discussed in the hearing.

Crop Insurance Industry

Insurance providers and agents are responsible for administering the federal programs evaluated during the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a June 20, 2019, House Subcommittee hearing regarding how federal agricultural policies and programs assist farmers facing adverse conditions. The hearing included testimony from academic experts, crop insurance professionals, and agricultural producers.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 20, 2019, by the House Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
The session focused on evaluating how existing farm policies and risk management tools function during adverse conditions.
Testimony was provided by six witnesses representing academia, the crop insurance industry, and agricultural production.
The hearing record includes submitted statements from the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, and the National Association of Wheat Growers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was convened to review how federal farm policies and programs help farmers navigate adverse conditions, such as weather events or economic instability.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included experts from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Utah State University, a crop insurance agency president, a representative from the American Association of Crop Insurers, a farm credit officer, and an agricultural producer.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Risk Management

The hearing highlights a shift toward prioritizing risk management and insurance tools as the primary federal mechanism for supporting farmers during adverse conditions.

Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management

Connected Entities

personBradley D. Lubben“Witness, Extension Associate Professor at University of Nebraska-Lincoln”Map →

personGlenn Thompson“Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personRuth A. Gerdes“Witness, President of Auburn Agency Crop Insurance, Inc.”Map →

personMichael Davenport“Witness, Chairman of the American Association of Crop Insurers”Map →

personBrandon Willis“Witness, Assistant Professor at Utah State University”Map →

personFilemon Vela“Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management”Map →

personMarcus A. Boone“Witness, Senior Vice President at Farm Credit of Florida”Map →

personLeo Ettleman“Witness, agricultural producer from Sidney, IA”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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