President Trump’s Budget Proposes Changes to FCIP, NFIP
The budget proposal includes $26 billion in cuts to the FCIP and proposed means-testing for the NFIP.
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Big ‘I’ Warns Against FCIP Cuts
Earlier this week, the Big “I” joined a long list of insurance, commodity, farm, environmental and lending groups in sending two letters opposing cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program during this year’s budget process.
Congress Passes Farm Bill
On Wednesday, Congress approved a five-year Farm Bill, which President Trump has indicated he intends to sign.
Farm Bill Discussions Move Forward
The current Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30, leaving several agricultural, environmental and nutrition programs and initiatives in potential limbo.
What Does the Midterm Election Mean for You?
As the dust settles on the 2018 midterm election, agents across the country may be wondering how the new balance of power in Congress will affect their businesses.
Farm Bill Expires
The Farm Bill expired on Sunday, Sept. 30, leaving several agricultural, environmental and nutrition programs and initiatives in limbo.
Debate Continues on Farm Bills
In June, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed differing versions of the Farm Bill. Neither bill contains cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
Farm Bills Protect Crop Insurance
Even though both the House and Senate have passed a Farm Bill supportive of crop insurance, the bills significantly differ on several contentious issues.
Senate Works to Pass Farm Bill
The Senate version of the Farm Bill is scheduled for a vote before the end of the week. However, disagreement among senators over some provisions of the bill have made it unclear what changes might be made to the bill before the vote.
Senate Farm Bill Gains Momentum
Yesterday, the “Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018” passed by a 20-1 vote out of a U.S. Senate committee.
