Maintaining a strong farm safety net and increased funding for promoting exports are two priorities for the next U-S Farm Bill, according to Nebraska producers.
Nearly all farm groups agree that maintaining a strong crop insurance program in the next farm bill is essential.
Steve Ebke with the Nebraska Corn Growers Association says they are also seeking improvements to the Agricultural Risk Coverage formulas.
He says that’s needed so ARC remains a viable option.
The Nebraska Soybean Association also wants more funding for gaining access to other markets.
But Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says keeping farm bill spending at current levels will be a challenge.
The current farm bill expires late next year.
