A specialty crop grower pleads for lawmakers to update the crop insurance program in the next Farm Bill

Tariffs are top of mind but farmers are still eager to get a new Farm Bill on the books.

One specialty crop grower recently told lawmakers their crop insurance has not had attention since the 1980s.

“Specialty crops have less support, higher risk, and unfortunately, a weaker risk mitigation system to rely on than our friends with row crops. Right now, our industry relies on an outdated crop insurance program that USDA help set up in the 190s. We need to correct this immediately to help ensure our farm’s survival,” said Ben Eicheverry, a New Mexico chile grower.

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