Farm Safety Net Proposals for the 2012 Farm Bill
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This report discusses three proposals-one by the National Cotton Council, one by Representative Neugebauer, and another by a private crop insurance company-focus on modifications to crop insurance programs. The National Farmers Union proposes to replace existing farm programs with a combination of farmer-owned-reserves, increased loan rates, and set asides. A proposed new dairy program-the Dairy Security Act-would provide a voluntary margin insurance program and market stabilization activities …
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Date:
October 6, 2011
Creator:
Shields, Dennis A. & Schnepf, Randy
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