Review of the Administration's Federal Crop Insurance Reform Proposal, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

United States; Congress; House; Committee On Agriculture; Subcommittee On Environment

ISBN 10: 0656362693 / ISBN 13: 9780656362691

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Review of the Administration's Federal Crop Insurance Reform Proposal, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656362693
• ISBN 13: 9780656362691
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Comprehensive look at reforming the federal crop insurance system, tying insurance to disaster aid for a clearer, budget‑driven approach.

This document presents a detailed view of the Administration’s crop insurance reform proposal as debated in a June 1994 congressional hearing. It explains how a unified program would replace ad hoc disaster relief with predictable protection for both insurable and noninsurable crops. The material outlines the main pillars of the reform, including catastrophic coverage, buy‑up options, and linking eligibility to other farm programs. It also discusses plans for delivery, industry structure, and coverage for specialty and noninsurable crops, along with expected impacts on participation and costs.

• Catastrophic coverage: low‑cost, individual policies that include prevented planting and yield‑based protection at a 60% price level
• Buy‑up coverage: higher protection levels with targeted subsidies and potential 85% yield coverage
• Program linkage: tying crop insurance to eligibility for other farm programs to boost participation
• Noninsured crops: a separate program (NAP) with area‑based losses and lessons for specialty crops

Ideal for readers of agricultural policy, farmers evaluating reform, and anyone tracking how disaster aid and crop insurance could be integrated.