It’s too soon for details yet, but it is clear based on our sources the U.S. crop and livestock insurance programs are being closely reviewed. The insurance programs are being reviewed to see what changes (some significant) can be made to provide billions of dollars in funding to expand programs to other commodities. The ultimate goal will be to improve what is considered to be a weak farm bill Title 1 safety net and lessen the need and amount of future ad hoc disaster payments.
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