One of the fattest targets that has emerged: The federal crop insurance program and the money paid to companies and agents to sell and service federally subsidized policies. To get an idea of how much premiums and commissions will rise this year, consider this situation: In Story County, the premium for a typical revenue assurance policy that covers 75 percent of the crop value would total about $40 an acre this year, up from $23 in 2006. Congress looks everywhere to find money for the...

State and territory moratoriums on GM crops are placing Australia s agricultural sector at risk. Australia June 14, 2007 State and territory moratoriums on genetically modified (GM) crops are placing Australia s agricultural sector at serious risk of being left behind by our international competitors, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter McGauran, said today. Australia June 14, 2007 State and territory moratoriums on genetically modified (GM) crops are placing Australia...

by JON MORGAN - The Dominion Post . Monday, 18 June 2007 Email a Friend . Printable View . Have Your Say Related Links Subscribe to Archivestuff Have your say Three banks are offering vastly different views of the prospects for New Zealand farming in the year to come. by JON MORGAN - The Dominion Post . Monday, 18 June 2007 Email a Friend . Printable View . Have Your Say Related Links Subscribe to Archivestuff Have your say Three banks are offering vastly different views of the prospects...

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RMA has followed some of the recommendations of an earlier report, GAO says, including helping UDSA' Farm Service Agency to provide timelier inspections during the growing season, and sharing information with FSA to protect against program abuse, potentially recovering up to $74 million in improper payments from 2003. Printer Friendly FormatEmail Page. RMA has followed some of the recommendations of an earlier report, GAO says, including helping UDSA' Farm Service Agency to provide...

Thankfully, Sidwell said, many farmers took out crop insurance when they planted last fall, fearing another drought year. Anderson said he figured about 30 percent of the wheat around Garber had been cut, but he said that 30 percent represents about 70 percent of the total crop that will be harvested. The guys who have insurance will probably try to adjust out. Sidwell said farmers had sprayed to protect crops from pests and disease and that also has cost them. With test weights so low and...