Source: Rhonda Garrison, SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 2/9/17

House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway wants to begin work on the next farm bill as soon as possible. Conaway says a strong safety-net has helped farmers and ranchers weather the recent downturn in the agriculture economy. He says crop insurance has played a vital role for agriculture, and has worked well for producers during the recent challenges…
“Well, it’s an integral part, I don’t think we could maintain the overall safety net without it."

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