LINCOLN— The passage of the next Farm Bill is imperative to the continued success of agriculture and is top of mind for producers in Nebraska and across the country.That was one of the key messages Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB)Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee members shared with the Nebraska congressional delegation during their annual fly-in to Washington, D.C.
While the Farm Bill often finds itself entangled in political debate, it provides policymakers an opportunity to address issues facing the agri-food value chain. YF&R committee members urged the delegation to protect federal crop insurance without any tie to climate focused practices in the next Farm Bill.
“Protecting federal crop insurance means farmers like my husband and I have a protection plan when disaster strikes,” saidYF&R committee member Jill England, a corn and soybean farmer from Hall County. “We are incredibly diligent with how we steward our land and resources to ensure they last for generations to come.Tying federal crop insurance to climate focused practices limits our ability to have a strong safety net and do what is best for the future of our operation.”
